Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western man wears tattered old clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Marbas will drive conversation. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 16000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears professional attire. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Myathethil was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is content

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She has slicked back golden hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. Her hair is short and blonde. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with pastel slacks. She wears her auburn hair down. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a brown collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has done his best to style his red fur to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Beggar, but he got bored and became a Miner. He has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Coral (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).