Description: This woman is very fat, and is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her hair is purple and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Cask was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fletcher. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With wild blonde hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Mara enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Mara was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Mara's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Obsidian (11 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Coral (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jet (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Tethren is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has slicked back red hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She became a Bricklayer soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Red garnet (90 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. His red crest is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Shedinn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shedinn never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His crest is scarlet and curly. He has red eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the east. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Kerkad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He struck the Miller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.