Description: She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Marigold has worked very hard to control her curse. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 16000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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 (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, he is not a threatening figure. He has auburn hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jet (100 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rose (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Soapmaker uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He uses divination through singing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Xanaphia was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 17000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 Brewer. She's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a green coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She is physically well-built. Her crest is short and bronze. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She struck the Jeweler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp).