Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a great chef.

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. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This southern man dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with blue slacks. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is black and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. Verna enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Verna reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her brown fur up. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Drifting was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Guard. She tends to her Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Cora never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.