Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'3" and wears professional attire. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Caramip wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Now she works as a painting tutor during her time off.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her dagger. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Verin was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Herbalist. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she has a crush on the local cartwright

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 21000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has silver hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Fortune-teller. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has worked as a Fortune-teller like her father before her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by her family; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is golden and very short. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).

Description: She wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She has slicked back blonde hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miller who has hired her part-time. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Eran was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sard (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp.