Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her brown hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: Gillyd speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Born in the north to a Slave Trader, Gillyd learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'1" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rurik grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Griselda 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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, green cloak, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 2 Acid flasks.