Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her crest is short and red. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She bought a warhammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She has black hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is an amazing painter.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: This man wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 14000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She got into the Priest business at a young age. 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 Priest. She has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and she has a crush on the local merchant

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 4'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull violet iron scale mail. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. His blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.