Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Healer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'8" and wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (110 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She has gray eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, green shirt, and tan tie, and carries spears. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Thorpe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'1" when asserting herself. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Therlin 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... 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).