Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are white.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Akmen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Armorer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bounty Hunter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To protect his home; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is black and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She very much looks the part of a Layabout. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has worked as a Layabout like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Ûggû was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in a small desert village. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'9" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small island village. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Golden pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).