Description: A middle-aged woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age her father died while driving off some goblins. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in dagger use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Jebeddo took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp. Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Cecily took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up rapier and armor she uses now. She bought a rapier and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 40 pp. Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Engraver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nikki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Vrondiss was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He 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 he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is red and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His fur is orange and curly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. Being a Glassblower kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries a battered flail and tarnished whip as well. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jacoba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jacoba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his auburn hair up. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Duergath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.