Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady yellow eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Melissa's homeland. Melissa decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 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 (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She carries a battered greataxe and tarnished spear as well. She sports red long hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She got into the Dyer business at a young age. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has worked as a Dyer like her mother before her.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Quelenna enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Quelenna was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Borun enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Unemployed. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).