Description: 3'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear tan tank tops with brown skirt. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is still thick. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has worked as a Barber like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has moderate length purple hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a Ruler, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Silaqui alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His black fur is singed and shortened. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Kite was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Coral (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.