Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. She has wavy brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears bulky black painted plate armor. She has moderate length gold crest. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Stylist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs and is in decent physical shape. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Miner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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, Oblar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Oblar was taken on many hunting expeditions. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Guard. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'7". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His golden hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Pog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1700 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Thervan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is red and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.