Description: An older woman who wears grey trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her brown hair down. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Barbena was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Barbena's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pandjed embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Pandjed lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'8" when asserting herself. She has done her best to style her red crest to look like a famous performer. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 gp. Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is typically in her Jeweler uniform. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Job, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Locksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Oriel was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with her Masseuse father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His clothes are grease stained in places. His orange fur is singed and shortened. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barber; and to share knowledge with the world

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 280 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is mildly Elf 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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Roofer mother left her crippled. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Map Maker uniform. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Skamos 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's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).