Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Justice. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His crest is brass and curly. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. 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. Nithther fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Balimaar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Balimaar took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her copper crest, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fancy pastel suit. His beige fur has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Dalgal is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.