Description: She wears bulky tan painted plate armor, and carries warhammers. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A freak accident while working with her Bellfounder mother left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is dressed in an above average manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His tied-back hair is blonde. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Reynard was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair is still thick. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear flannel. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 pp. Star ruby (400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Beggar but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Amûg hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 pp. White pearl (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).