Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her fur is yellow and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Cask never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

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. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished mace as well. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has moderate length dark red hair. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Cairn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Smoking hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Smoking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a violet feather.

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. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Drusilia was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this southern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.