Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Portia will drive conversation. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Portia took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

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

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red hair is well kept. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He wears his silver hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 220 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Jet (60 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Trag hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

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

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Vaina is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She 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. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Aelar was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a locksmith and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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: Quilla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age her mother died while driving off some illithids. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in kukri use. She's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 pp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Vicky was born the youngest of three triplets. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp.