Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with tan slacks. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length brown fur. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: She is a Soapmaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Fragrant liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She tends to her Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Barrister job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His white fur is thinning but still full. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She got into the Cook business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Slave Trader father left her crippled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and human compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 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 an entirely blue suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has moderate length brown hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, marred by teas. Her blonde hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 53. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Matilda is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears a grey shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. His brown hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 cp.