Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed axe, just in case. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Makaria alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a green collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His copper crest is heavily combed to the left. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Dadalan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western man wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He wears his auburn hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, 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: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sarah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp).