Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. After coming to the age of reason, Qualen took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 260 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Fivin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a Performer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp.