Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

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. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Pink pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). White opal (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has moderate length white crest. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kava was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Unemployed who has hired her part-time. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tanner. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kallista grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Kallista. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 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: This tall, slender man wears just a violet suit. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and yellow robe with the hood down. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying brown fur a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gifted student she started as a Dyer, but she got bored and became a Merchant. She has worked as a Merchant like her father before her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Guardian, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears just a white suit, and carries monstrous two handed axes. He has no hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.