Description: An older woman who is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on her right side, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Gifted from a young age, Ownka studied abroad. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Tharivol learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her hair is dark red and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Semyaza lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Semyaza took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, violet shirt, and grey tie. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 gp. White pearl (110 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears just a tan suit. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Tanner, but he got bored and became a Server. He has achieved small success as a Server.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new server responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 4'2" western woman, she dresses like a well dressed Bowyer does. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 160 pp.