Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is black and curly. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is content; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 sp. Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).