Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She wears her gray fur down. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has amber eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His yellow fur is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his copper eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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 in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Xanaphia studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a great chef.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. He is physically well-built. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dull red sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. 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: Willow was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Assassin and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: In love, Family, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tattered old clothes. Her long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. This yellow eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cask is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Spice Merchant mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a trident on her belt and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Sariel learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. She's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 160 gp.