Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull yellow sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 6'1" eastern woman, she is wearing a long, white cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Baggi will drive conversation. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baggi 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 granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 150 gp. Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'11" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy black crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 sp.

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 wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gerard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 sp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 230 gp.