Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Mary enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is golden and very short. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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 a small forest village. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Egelina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Egelina was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Fortune-teller, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Military, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Jane was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.