Description: An older woman who typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black fur is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. Seven is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, red cloak. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Oren was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Oren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Vanchu was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Vanchu's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local body guard

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ozyman isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Ozyman fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she usually wears her black robe and has her scythe always slung over her shoulder. She has no crest. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the west. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Fletcher. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1300 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Bhevek hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Emma is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Emma enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Cook; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (70 gp).