Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His blue hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the east. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. After coming to the age of reason, Akoth took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1900 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Slave Trader born in the past three hundred years. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A freak accident while working with his Sellsword mother left him crippled. He tends to his Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 cp.

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 simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She prefers to wear flannel. She has a hunchback. She has blonde hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Map Maker profession.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Murook grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vrondiss studied abroad. Through the years after Vrondiss was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vrondiss's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vrondiss fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'7" eastern man, he wears long strands of amethyst and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Balam was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp).