Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her green crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is a Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Bounty Hunter again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amber (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to be a animal trainer again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He wears his silver crest down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Ghesh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp).

Description: This northern woman is wearing a long, black cloak. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her blue crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Coral (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Born in the south to a Weaver, Murook learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears just a grey suit. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Ovina was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.