Description: Standing 4'4", this man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Rurik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sage. Brakka enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has slicked back brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Tawar was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Miller. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1900 sp.