Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses like a well dressed Weaver does. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west to a Weaver, Mardred learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Weaver for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Weaver responsibilities is difficult; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: A 4'8" western man, he wears tan trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Azaki is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is typically in his Beggar uniform. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Purson embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Merchant, but he got bored and became a Beggar. He has worked as a Beggar like his mother before him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears professional attire. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Fortune-teller father left him crippled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jaxi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rose (30 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: Standing 3'11", this woman wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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 comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 13000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 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). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.