Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins 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 mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a sage and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has moderate length red crest. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the west. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 27000 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fancy yellow suit. His red hair is braided into rings. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

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

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Mortician born in the past three hundred years. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has auburn hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Soveliss has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.