Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a Tanner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Nedda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Nedda was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Tanner. She tends to her Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears just a green suit. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norkruuth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ruler they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Actor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Eiravel never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has white eyes.

Personality: Ishte is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her fur is short and orange. She has a dull look in her yellow eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She struck the Barkeep job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Scribe. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 gp. Jet (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple violet robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quillathe hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 cp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).