Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nuraval will drive conversation. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Nuraval was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is still thick. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 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: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peter does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. She has a very tight haircut. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Faral was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. 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 top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of shortspears, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 140 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears just a grey suit. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south to a Junk Dealer, Finellen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak, and her gloved hand is found clutching a flail. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Myria abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She wears a colorful flower in her white crest. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. 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: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Being a Painter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.