Description: She wears white trousers with grey and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Murook fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Farmer, but he got bored and became a Tanner. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a red deerstalker hat and red clothes, marred by sweets. His silver hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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 found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his red robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He married young, but lost his spouse to illithids. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this southern woman sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and shortspears. She has white hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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 has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has moderate length copper crest. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Jaxi abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and many brigands want her driven away

Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).