Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is still thick. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 pp. Azurite (11 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Valafar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He tends to his Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her top tan hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Server and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy copper crest. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Hunter, Megren learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 18000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (90 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a brown vest and prefers tan and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise amber.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has moderate length brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).