Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a green collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears his brass crest down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 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). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Baern alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Baern was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has styled her orange fur well, parting it to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a Bookbinder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Burgell was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Adventurer. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 pp. Rose (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amber (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Red spinel (100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is typically in her Shepherd uniform. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 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.