Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 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 (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is golden and very short. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Verna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is red and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

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. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is typically in her Soapmaker uniform. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. A true patriot, Morana would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Morana abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. He has auburn hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moss agate (6 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.