Description: An older woman who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Mayor. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jet (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Amber (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Helen was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Uraim was taken on many hunting expeditions. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her yellow fur is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bricklayer profession.

History: Spear was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: He was born into a rich family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with violet slacks. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Dara enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Amber (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eberk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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 (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.