Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large black jacket. His brown hair is lengthy. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 180 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a grey collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insomniac. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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. 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's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anne grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anne fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His green crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A 4'8" northern woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Ishte was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ishte's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 190 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Spy father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and brown. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: He wears a white tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His head has been shaved. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Priest, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Rose (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).