Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Joan was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Joan decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His tied-back hair is silver. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, William and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tan vest and prefers grey and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is physically well-built. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, John will drive conversation. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.