Description: A plain young-adult woman, she very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. With bright auburn hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Helja wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and is pretty ugly. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Layabout but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Myathethil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and is pretty ugly. He has auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Koeth was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a shepherd and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 16000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Rael enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.