Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and white tie. Her hair is white and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. Her hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sorath studied abroad. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting goblins, the young Helen began to lead the lost caravan. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (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 (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has no hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Helja 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Mundane. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He wears his brown hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears just a blue suit. He has a hunchback. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Kellen was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).