Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Fargrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fargrim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her falchion with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Yevelda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. His black crest is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy brown hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She got into the Armorer business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her head has been shaved. Her brown 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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Akmen embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: He's in love; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). White opal (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.