Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her nunchaku with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her fur is orange and very short. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Map Maker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Assassin, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She usually wears her yellow robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 370 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this northern woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her green crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jet (150 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aerdeth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Adventurer mother left her crippled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

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 skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 80 pp.