Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in a small island village. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 pp. Sard (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. After coming to the age of reason, Shava took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Shava and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Sard (20 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears yellow trousers with black and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, she is not a threatening figure. She has slicked back black hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

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 is a great chef.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. After coming to the age of reason, Herleva took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 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 (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired her part-time. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: 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 has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His yellow fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.