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 faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When Fenriz reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears brown trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His fur is black and curly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Spring lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 230 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black opal (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman usually wears her red robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Andry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bellfounder. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Family, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Butcher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a butcher and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. She has golden hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Ahinar abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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 she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp. Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She keeps her long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Gesrethe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in the north. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Beggar who has hired him part-time. 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 at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.