Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Ugol lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Ugol 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This woman wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anbera studied abroad. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright black hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Vorka is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His red fur is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 85. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. During his travels, Jade and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Jade discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Jade fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His brown fur is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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 got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).