Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Xappan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 6'5", this woman wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp).

Description: She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 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 is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Eldon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his brown robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His fur is brown and very short. His eyes are copper.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her silver crest is lengthy. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Sellsword, her father struggled to pay the bills. She married young, but lost her spouse to giants. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (110 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.