Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is well kept. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Joan abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nikki's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bounty Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bounty Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears just a yellow suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 Performer. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. Her hair is short and white. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Mary abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and she wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.