Description: 4'3" and muscular, this eastern woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her golden hair is still thick. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is red and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadwisa grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'8". He dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. He has wavy golden hair. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Cockaby lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His beige fur is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barrister profession.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on her right side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Valanthe was born with her mother's beautiful face. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her yellow fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the south were limited. She has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She likes to wear grey tank tops with tan skirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is brown and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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. After a long history of fighting, Heather and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears a green costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her brass crest is singed and shortened. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 14000 sp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).