Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his dark red hair down. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fancy white suit. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Krimmon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A freak accident while working with his Cook mother left him crippled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a simple red robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nikki was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp).