Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is black and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rurik does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His orange fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Drifting hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in shield use. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Drifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Vilberg speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Vilberg was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Vilberg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Bathin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has moderate length brown hair. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kithri grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2100 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Koeth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).