Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a axe on her belt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. 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: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Barrister father left him crippled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and balancing his hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is black and curly. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 pp. Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his green crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His 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 he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Bather like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears just a blue suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. She has slicked back brown hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.