Description: She stands about 5'7" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Valanthe was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Valanthe's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'7". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, green shirt, and black tie. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is cut short. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a green feather.

Personality: Purban hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a colorful flower in his dark red hair. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has done her best to style her cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born into a rich family. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Jet (100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears skinny pants and wears a white and blue robe with the hood down. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Willow wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Roofer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Roofer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 21000 sp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.