Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This southern woman wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the east. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She sports a flattop fur cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a violet scarf. He has red hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Everard was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp).