Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and she perpetually has her dagger ready. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sarah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Emerald (900 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the west to a Fisher, Numba learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has black eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Astaro embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Astaro and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He has red hair. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.