Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black trousers with yellow and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Marbas was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her beige fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and green handkerchief worn on her left side. Her hair is white and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she tends to wear a large red jacket. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Breastplate.