Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses like a well dressed Tailor does. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Claira will drive conversation. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Tailor like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 110 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a shipwright again

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her white hair is well kept. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A true patriot, Barbena would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Barbena was born with her mother's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. With bright silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Zephan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Zephan was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Zephan decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She sports auburn long hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She carries with her a set of kukris, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her bronze crest up. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Synthrin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 sp. Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is white and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a great chef.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Spyglass.