Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Sard (20 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vadania fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She carries with her a set of spears, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her fur is red and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. She is physically well-built. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for her, and Maiathah does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has no hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

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. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 70 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp).