Description: This late middle aged man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Dondon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Dondon 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. Dondon decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1400 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears grey trousers with green and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

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. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the east. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This southern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carpenter. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Kasdeya was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Emerald (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his blonde hair down. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sellsword. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her red hair down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Ranala was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ranala's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Ranala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 37000 sp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, green shirt, and white tie. She has slicked back golden hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Williamina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Williamina took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.