Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Malachite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'0". She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. After a long history of fighting, Engong and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. Her brown hair is cut short. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 380 gp.