Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Blacksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. The war was a terrible time for him, and Umpen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Umpen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is long and unkept. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Greethen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Adelaide was born with her father's beautiful face. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Scribe kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has blue hair. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Warrior school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a sculptor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 pp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the west to a Bellfounder, Ishte learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and balancing her hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Aust was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear blue tank tops with violet skirt. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She has brown eyes.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Theirastra was born the youngest of three triplets. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Family, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.