Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

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. A true patriot, Howard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (20 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His red fur is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her black hair is cut short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She bought a falchion and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Wobbles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). White opal (500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Coral (90 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished morningstar as well. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 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.