Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carter who has hired him part-time. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Hugh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Spice Merchant. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no crest. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'1" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She got into the Armorer business at a young age. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vonana was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Armorer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her black fur is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the west. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He wears his auburn hair up. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 pp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: He wears brown trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south to a Bricklayer, Guy learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He tends to his Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His hair is short and silver. 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 loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

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

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. 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: 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.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.