Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'7" and wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her hair is short and blonde. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Althaea was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Courier. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Gilbert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a black suit. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tattered old clothes. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.