Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. He wears his brown hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His tied-back hair is white. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Peridot (80 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western woman wears dull blue sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His red fur is singed and shortened. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Animal Trainer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Three hails from a village terrorized by giants. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amber (160 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. She has worked as a Carpenter like her father before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is silver and curly. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Seraphina was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Seraphina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has a crush on the local stableman

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.