Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her left side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear flannel, she is not a threatening figure. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. Lucan was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Lucan decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kerkad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Barber born in the past three hundred years. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ar-Baruk does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Ar-Baruk was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. He has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new barber responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Unemployed born in the past three hundred years. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is blonde and curly. She has brown eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Bowyer.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His crest is black and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Azzakh grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Azzakh. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'5" and is typically in his Detective uniform. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Thomas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Thomas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 cp.