Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male very much looks the part of a Performer. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Coral (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'9" northern woman, she very much looks the part of a Mayor. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nora studied abroad. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a white shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Butcher, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1400 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amber (120 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries a battered lance and tarnished axe as well. His fur is cinnamon and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).