Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He got into the Doctor business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has achieved small success as a Doctor.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalaed's homeland. Nalaed decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nalaed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a white shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.