Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries a battered shield and tarnished mace as well. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson violet hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xanaphia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has wavy blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Cora took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He is physically well-built. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and to be a seamstress again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Patrick was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. She has dyed her greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Surina hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. After coming to the age of reason, Surina took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1700 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe, and carries axes. She has brown hair. She has white eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Kallista enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 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 (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Layabout does. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Bhevek is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Farmer father left him crippled. He became a Layabout soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).