Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length brown fur. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Art will drive conversation. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the east to a Assassin, Art learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the east. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kite fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. 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: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 130 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).