Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is red. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has silver hair. She has black eyes.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Nija was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nija's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Vlorn was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks. She sports chestnut long hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the south to a Marshal, Beatrice learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 sp. Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.