Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Richard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Richard decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Masseuse born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. A true patriot, Vepar would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 Masseuse. She has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She wears her copper crest down. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Surina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Surina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'4", this man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His green crest is still thick. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Guard who has hired him part-time. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Mugrunden never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and usually wears her blue robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Sellsword, her father struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Quillathe was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Quillathe's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 160 gp.