Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His fur is gray and curly. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Fisher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Amber (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Damien was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished shield as well. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Nedda would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nedda was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 600 pp. Red spinel (140 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Amber (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blue crest is singed and shortened. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Aasathra is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Purson was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a crush on the local servant

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and her gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. Her hair is silver and curly. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).