Description: She is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has violet eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Jane enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Jane was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jane's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a tan shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alston will drive conversation. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His crest is cut close to his head. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 86. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

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 Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fancy green suit. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This silver eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Tailor business at a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Barkeep, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: Ulla hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Deep green spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple brown robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His fur is beige and curly. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Spring was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Spring's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 370 gp. Amber (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gorbundus was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Antitoxin.