Description: A middle-aged woman, she is typically in her Masseuse uniform, and is pretty ugly. She has wavy black hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, and his gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miller they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Unemployed, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

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

Possessions: 900 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (120 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a Dyer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and carries greatswords. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'4" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Layabout, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Pikar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. Pikar was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bather. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp).