Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. She wears her white hair up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Body Guard born in the past three hundred years. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Liftrasa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Marigold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Actor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a glaive on her belt. Her purple hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She takes great joy in being the best Painter in town.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy beige fur. He wears a pastel shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a hunchback. His beige fur is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Edge grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Edge alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).