Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Theriatis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Bricklayer, Theriatis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane, Hedonist. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 88. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 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.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kaladan will drive conversation. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Kaladan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jet (140 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Emerald (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. With wild auburn hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Verna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Verna is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jet (120 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Ermina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).