Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". She wears a violet collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Althaea has worked very hard to control her curse. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ploughman. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. 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: Dûsh hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She bought a axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This western woman wears baggy blue pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Meriele wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 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 appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'7". He is wearing a long, black cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. He wears his red hair up. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He is a Succubi in disguise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is red and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This southern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Baelitae enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Sculptor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 130 pp.