Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: A 5'8" northern woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. With wild blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Agnes was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Average lock.

Description: She wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Sculptor business.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Chaedi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her black hair is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Elizabeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

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

Possessions: 300 sp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With bright red hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Unvera was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Unvera decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She struck the Interpreter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A 6'9" eastern man, he usually wears his black robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Gûnd wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He has styled his black crest well, parting it to the right. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.