Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. He wears his white hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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 father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has moderate length golden hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is a great chef.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Pennie was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Beggar. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses like a well dressed Tanner does. He sports a flattop crest cut. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zedaar studied abroad. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his spear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is golden and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Diggory was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1900 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a red and green handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length red hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Hobart is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Ruler, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear flannel. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. To her fellows she 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 160 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His tied-back hair is blonde. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.