Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Jacoba wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Citrine (30 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is auburn and curly. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 37000 sp.

Description: An older woman who is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her left side, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her beige fur to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: She is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local sculptor

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed pastel hat.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Emerald (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tan coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Arannis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arannis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Shipwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He struck the Shipwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is short and blonde. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Beloril is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Beloril was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Carter, but he got bored and became a Beggar. After a long history of fighting, Beloril and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tan coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has golden hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Seebo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.