Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a grey coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp. White pearl (110 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on her torso, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is red and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Akra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Adventurer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is still thick. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ulla studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She has no fur. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, marred by sweets. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Eldon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.