Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great joy in being the best Shoemaker in town.

History: John was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A 5'8" northern woman, she usually wears her brown robe and has her longsword always slung over her shoulder. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has violet eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Eloise was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

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

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears just a grey suit. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is well kept. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.