Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the north. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1700 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is still thick. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Painter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jade (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Being a Laborer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Orsik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orsik studied abroad. He 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is physically well-built. His fur is short and lavender. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Cloak was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of greataxes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a colorful flower in her dark red hair. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his purple hair in a pixie cut. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Chem was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Baradad is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Baradad grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is blonde and curly. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp).