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 is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is still thick. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gilbert hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Jet (120 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shipwright, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has slicked back red hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Slave Trader father left her crippled. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Disease, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp).