Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Cloud took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1300 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with red slacks. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished shortspear as well. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her copper eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Chad hails from a village terrorized by giants. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length scarlet crest. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Pijjirik was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Frouse was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 350 pp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.