Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Nurkara hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Nurkara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. She tends to her Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has moderate length brown fur. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His yellow fur is lengthy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She takes great joy in being the best Bricklayer in town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white crest is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Mreksh hails from a village terrorized by drow. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her scarlet crest is still thick. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Tatyan was taken on many hunting expeditions. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Sard (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a green collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a adventurer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.