Description: He wears a green tunic with white highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Cressel's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local priest

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. After a long history of fighting, Pûg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a grey shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Body Guard. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is auburn and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered pastel hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Five was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miner. He has taken up work as a Miner and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kiirith was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kiirith fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.