Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His red hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Locksmith, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is silver and very short. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Ruler. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is scarred and worn.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 cp. Jade (120 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 83. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Jade (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tan vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished scimitar as well. She has wavy blonde hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a Mayor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 9000 cp. Jade (100 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Gilthur lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Gilthur took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Antitoxin.