Description: An older woman who is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Helja was born with her father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. 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: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Coral (90 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Painter.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1400 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. After coming to the age of reason, Gennal took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ekemon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jade (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (9 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: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Ûkshak is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of a Bounty Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Taklinn was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Taklinn was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).