Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. 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 attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 150 gp. Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 60000 cp. Citrine (20 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 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 sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Traulam wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black top hat and black clothes. He has no crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and swords. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

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. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Crampernap lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has dyed her greying scarlet crest a little too much giving a sharp scarlet color. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. The war was a terrible time for her, and Driindar does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Driindar was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Roofer for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His black crest is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Maagog was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. After a long history of fighting, Maagog and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Robert is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Robert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Simple lock. 1 Simple lock. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.