Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His auburn hair is lengthy. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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 bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Halander never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: She wants revenge against dire rats; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

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

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ruloth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her golden hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Kabbarg is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her crest is bronze, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, her father struggled to pay the bills. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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 now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His tied-back hair is white. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Az-Rans enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Az-Rans was born with his mother's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she usually wears her violet robe and has her sai always slung over her shoulder. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.