Description: She wears a grey vest and prefers green and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Melissa 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. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a tan costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. With wild black hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an entirely grey suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

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. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Hugolina was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Coral (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is silver and curly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Detective father left him crippled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and prefers to wear flannel. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Hoshû and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. 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 got into the Scribe business at a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple grey robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Moonstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).