Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and tan tie, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sybil was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Sybil was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears tan trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Emma was taken on many hunting expeditions. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Kody was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).