Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears baggy green pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heather was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. He has a hunchback. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Everard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is content; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and human compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 sp. Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.