Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Mella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has no hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Ghûra lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Theriatis has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ploughman. His black fur is long and unkept. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Ploughman, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears just a red suit. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She found a children's book about a Halfling Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.