Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Pacifist, Extrovert, Athletic. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Scribe. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pijjirik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Scribe. He tends to his Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Travok lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 330 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a fancy yellow dress, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Ahlyssa has worked very hard to control her curse. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She usually wears her violet robe and has her sai always slung over her shoulder. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Ridaro hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Ridaro was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Map Maker. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.