Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Silvo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Silvo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 40 gp. Zircon (40 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This northern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his lavender fur up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: She wears a fancy green dress. Her copper crest is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Raiann would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Brewer; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green broad hat and green clothes. He wears his silver hair up. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has a very tight haircut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ilga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Ilga began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.