Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a pastel deerstalker hat and pastel clothes. His fur is cinnamon and curly. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sweet grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tailor and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries a battered mace and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Brottor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His green crest is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mortician. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is well kept. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a dilettante again

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His hair is short and auburn. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He tends to his Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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: He is greedy; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).