Description: She wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She wears a mask on her face.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Purah 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. After a long history of fighting, Purah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is copper and curly. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, black cloak, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Direcris took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: 2'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a large white jacket. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (110 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many orcs want her driven away

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears professional attire. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.