Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Marastyr enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. After coming to the age of reason, Phelaia took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Phelaia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and wants a kiss

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. A true patriot, Egelina would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses like a well dressed Courier does. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Courier born in the past three hundred years. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Adrik was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Being a Courier 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 wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1700 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nalaed grew up listening to her father's many stories. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Rolen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many goblins want him driven away

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, In love, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Apothecary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 gp.