Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Cumpen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a Layabout, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bow. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Efferil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

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.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Obsidian (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She has red eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. She has worked as a Sculptor like her mother before her.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a black collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Azza was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Azza's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her scimitar. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Seere grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

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

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear flannel. Her black hair is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and balancing his hectic life and new barrister responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is golden and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Seamstress first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.