Description: A 6'9" eastern man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Average lock. 1 Hourglass. 1 Simple lock.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. Her blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ronwe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair is lengthy. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nyx was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. He has wavy blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Burto grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 25000 sp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Immeral was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Immeral grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Immeral. Being a Apothecary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 22000 sp. Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood, and carries whips. His blue crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

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

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).