Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Herbalist who has hired him part-time. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her childhood dream was to be a Courier, but she was a colossal failure. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.