Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Eberdeb's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Eberdeb was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great joy in being the best Tanner in town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a brown tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her beige fur is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's in love

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is short and silver. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Coral (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Coral (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Adventurer, Makaria learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When Makaria reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has taken up work as a Adventurer and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

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

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.