Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His fur is short and gray. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: Lone was born the youngest of three triplets. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has wavy auburn hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ridaro never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: She usually wears her yellow robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Rohesia was born with her mother's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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: A moderately attractive man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Alvyn was taken on many hunting expeditions. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spy.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.