Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She carries a battered spear and tarnished sai as well. Her brown fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his club with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy rusty crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 280 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. 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: Burana lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Slave Trader. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown hair is still thick. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Shautha was born with her mother's beautiful face. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: She wears a white vest and prefers pastel and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries with her a set of bastard swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her head has been shaved. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Grai will drive conversation. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Grai fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Arumawann was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.