Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. 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: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a yellow scarf. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and wears tattered old clothes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Darrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Healer again.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man prefers to wear flannel. His tied-back hair is auburn. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 25000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She has no crest. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anverth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local merchant

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, brown cloak, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Katherine embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Actor kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious, Military, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 280 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Vola was born the youngest of three triplets. One day when Vola was young, her mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly her mother dropped to the ground dead. Her mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Vola was heart-stricken from the event, and her father started working long hours to provde for them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 sp.