Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". She wears a green vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bow. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Eloise was taken on many hunting expeditions. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Hugh was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her hair is red and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Jacoba hails from a village terrorized by giants. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40000 cp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).