Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears professional attire. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Anne enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Anne and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the north. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports brown long hair. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has worked as a Ruler like her mother before her.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.