Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is an amazing painter.

History: Falkrunn lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Susannah's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Susannah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a grey scarf. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He wears his beige fur up. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. After a long history of fighting, Ethereal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'8". He dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. He has wavy golden hair. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Cockaby lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His beige fur is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barrister profession.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on her right side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Valanthe was born with her mother's beautiful face. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 gp. Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her yellow fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the south were limited. She has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She likes to wear grey tank tops with tan skirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is brown and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. After a long history of fighting, Heather and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears a green costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her brass crest is singed and shortened. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 14000 sp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).