Description: This woman is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Carpenter, her mother struggled to pay the bills. 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. 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. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She got into the Jeweler business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Banker, but she was a colossal failure. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and balancing her hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Randal 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 Shipwright. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black opal (1600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Priest. After a long history of fighting, Beleth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length gold crest. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Barber, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a red costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp).