Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His crest is copper and curly. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Norkruuth liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: This western woman wears a tan vest and prefers brown and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 sp. Moss agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her rusty crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She keeps her long brass crest kept up in a rat tail. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is brown and curly. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Nalaed was born with her mother's beautiful face. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by her family; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 sp. Zircon (20 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this western woman 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. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. During his travels, Thomas and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Thomas discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Thomas fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She very much looks the part of a Courier. She has dyed her greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Courier. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.