Description: This woman is very fat, and wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Kristryd is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She got into the Tanner business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 350 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west to a Shepherd, Jezean learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Jezean was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shepherd. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jade (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jade (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a hunchback. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Weaver profession.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Rose (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: An older man who wears an entirely blue suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His fur is yellow and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 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 white tank tops with tan pants. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When Ûshbaka reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Azurite (14 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.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Ûggû enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ûggû fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.