Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her fur is brown and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear blue tank tops with yellow pants. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Theren abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 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: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She prefers to wear flannel. She has a hunchback. With bright chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jade (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished hammer as well. He has moderate length brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her dark red hair is long and unkept. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 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 (40 gp).