Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears blue trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair is cut short. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Ellyjoybell is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and balancing her hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north to a Priest, Fax learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is silver and curly. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears yellow trousers with grey and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Chaedi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Chaedi was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Marshal. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.