Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Susannah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Full Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Good lock. 1 Hourglass.