Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished greataxe as well. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She got into the Miller business at a young age. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a green feather.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Farmer who has hired him part-time. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Vanuath lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Heather was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has worked as a Navigator like her mother before her.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a pastel Stetson hat and pastel clothes. He keeps his beige fur in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Masseuse business.

History: Shifting was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Paelias abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Scribe. He wears his white crest down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 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 wears a green armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Lazy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.