Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is golden and curly. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north to a Tailor, Alain learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Tailor for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jade (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dworic isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and purple. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in a small island village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a hunchback. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Amber (160 gp). White opal (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman wears an entirely tan suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Performer born in the past three hundred years. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.