Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Akmen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dayereth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She carries a battered flail and tarnished bastard sword as well. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Vorka lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Leshanna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Leshanna lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the left. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Half-Plate.