Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His red crest has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Coral (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Caelynn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She got into the Gardener business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and expand her business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerald will drive conversation. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is content; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her white fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pelt will drive conversation. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pelt was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 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: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eleanor is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Eleanor enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.