Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Manea studied abroad. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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: She is greedy; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a yellow coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Navigator mother left him crippled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He keeps his beige fur in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 20 pp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. 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: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her hair is red and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady silver eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student she started as a Junk Dealer, but she got bored and became a Fletcher. She struck the Fletcher job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 11000 cp. Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Weaver, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Osco and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.