Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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 got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Shoemaker, but she got bored and became a Soapmaker. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 18000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her top grey hat.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 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.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She very much looks the part of a Carpenter. She wears her cinnamon fur up. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She's also a talented Dyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 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 (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He wears his black hair down. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Horza lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Horza liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The war was a terrible time for him, and Jade does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of a Baker, who enjoyed hunting, Jade was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Black pearl (400 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.