Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Rurik took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Rurik never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 sp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stylist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has a crush on the local masseuse

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 6'0" and tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple yellow robe with red stripes complete with hood. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

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. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with red slacks. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the east to a Stableman, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She takes great joy in being the best Tailor in town.

History: She was born in the south. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has worked as a Tailor like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).