Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a great chef.

History: Nemeia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears a violet shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and green pants, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1800 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Alvyn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Alvyn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Simple lock. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Zaffrab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Osco never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Pandjed was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Adventurer. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a hunter again

Flaws: Racist, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 240 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp).