Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Through the years after Halimath was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Halimath's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arumawann grew up listening to his father's many stories. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Bricklayer, who enjoyed hunting, Gale was taken on many hunting expeditions. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gale fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Amber (50 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).