Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His black fur is thinning but still full. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Trail has worked very hard to control his curse. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is short and blonde. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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 white middle class family as the only child. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Ûgakûga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Rangrim's homeland. Rangrim decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. After months of barely getting by, Rangrim managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Tailor father left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 220 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a lance. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She tends to her Layabout job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 210 gp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his flail with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Jabbie was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

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

Possessions: 110 gp.