Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is short and dark red. Her silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She worked as a nervous Mason and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Mason like her father before her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Detective. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a black top hat and black clothes. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bendoo grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Seamstress for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson blue hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Claira was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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. Claira fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Shifting was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.