Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blue crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new priest responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1500 pp. Jade (140 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fancy brown dress. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Elysande was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gray eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ribbles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 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 (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and her gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Miner, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

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. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Barkeep profession.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Through the years after Trym was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Trym's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp).