Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kristryd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1300 pp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he usually wears his brown robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is silver and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, violet cloak. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She keeps her white crest in a flapper bob. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 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 (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 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 (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Ogbur and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.