Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses like a well dressed Barber does. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Avice 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 loving parents in a slum to the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by teas. With bright brown hair. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Layabout who has hired her part-time. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his auburn hair down. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich western family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Patrick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.