Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her hair is silver and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks and is in decent physical shape. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his yellow robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.