Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is portly but not overly obese. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a Navigator, his father struggled to pay the bills. Thamuz 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. Thamuz decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 260 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: This woman wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has done her best to style her red crest to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Surina was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Vlorn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Vlorn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

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

Possessions: 70000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Meriele 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. Meriele decided she wanted neither the life of her mother 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 tends to her Mayor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 230 pp. Star ruby (500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.