Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Bloodstone (50 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her golden hair is lengthy. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Banker business.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rose (60 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: He wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and violet pants. He wears his red fur down. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and golden. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. Ulfgar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Ulfgar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and red handkerchief worn on her right side. Her silver hair is lengthy. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a Junk Dealer soon after.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.