Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Mardnab speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 390 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 12000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears professional attire. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her crest is blue and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'11" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a pastel shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. Her cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. Her eyes are yellow and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Red spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).