Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mayor. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Lia liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She is physically well-built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south to a Cook, Jarsali learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is blonde and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a great chef.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). White opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: Ulblyn hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Amber (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jade (60 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.