Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. His tied-back hair is white. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gardain embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2300 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a green shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 has worked as a Merchant like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Traubon was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: She wears a brown coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. She has blonde hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Marastyr wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is cut short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Greeba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear flannel. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1600 sp.