Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tattered old clothes. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: Born in the south to a Mercenary, Jacoba learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Jacoba's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is a Shoemaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Conrad was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Ernest speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 14th 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, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Drogo grew up listening to his father's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.