Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ranala hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ranala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

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 green collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50 gp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has moderate length blue hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Ella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease, Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

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. When Emeny reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and carries morningstars. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valanthe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With wild auburn hair. She wears a mask on her face.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Mayor profession.

History: Mialee was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: He wears green trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.