Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, and she perpetually has her sword ready. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and violet robe with the hood down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Elizabeth hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gifted student she started as a Gardener, but she got bored and became a Mortician. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Jacoba hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Jacoba was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is short and auburn. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. Matilda 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. During her travels, Matilda and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Matilda discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Matilda fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amber (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the west to a Butcher, Eberk learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she usually wears her blue robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Server work with an outfit from a few towns over. Server work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Server.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.