Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. Her white fur is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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: Seeks redemption; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Pearl liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pearl fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 900 pp. Red spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is auburn and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Willow never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Military, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a grey scarf, and she perpetually has her flail ready. Her hair is short and auburn. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. 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: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Rose (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is brown and curly. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Kabbarg was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, 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 Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2100 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He has no crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Nithther is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kelter grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a server and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: White pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Kallista was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A 3'4" northern man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and green tie. He has moderate length red hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Dabbledob is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dabbledob was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Dabbledob was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bounty Hunter. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.