Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his brown robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Kathra has worked very hard to control her curse. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local stylist

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Tod hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered giants who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2600 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 sp. Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brass crest is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).