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 has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and red tie. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Egelina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

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

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, and is pretty ugly. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Agnes lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.