Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Akta was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Coral (150 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. He has moderate length brown fur. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trail studied abroad. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2700 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 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 (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear white tank tops with brown pants. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: To protect his home; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 15000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'3" eastern woman, she wears professional attire. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Jak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Jak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Helgret was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).