Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Ellyjoybell was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ellyjoybell's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

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 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 is a Lamia in disguise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Eye agate (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a green vest and prefers tan and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Morthos was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is typically in her Cartwright uniform. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has slicked back brown hair. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north to a Priest, Blossom learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fancy white dress. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is an epitome of beauty. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Herleva was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Herleva was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Herleva's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).