Description: She wears a brown collared shirt and pastel skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and carries longbows. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Actor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marastyr fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and red handkerchief worn on her left side. She carries a battered glaive and tarnished mace as well. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. A true patriot, Oriel would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Bricklayer mother left her crippled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 pp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and violet robe with the hood down. She sports red long hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Drenna was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she's in love

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. The war was a terrible time for him, and Arnold does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. In his youth he was a Locksmith, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arnold 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 he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'8" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With wild chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Susannah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Jade (130 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'6". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Amber (90 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jade (90 gp). Malachite (16 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson white hat.

Personality: Sutha is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.