Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by beers. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (20 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'6" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has a crush on the local crown-heir

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a spear on her belt. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White opal (500 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mardred will drive conversation. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brass crest is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Kava and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1300 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.