Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a Knight first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Dyer, but she got bored and became a Knight. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Coral (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Wrenn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Oskar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has red hair. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His black hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears her auburn hair down. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Ielenia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 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 (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).