Description: An older man who has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

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 his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Hematite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Bhevek reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jet (90 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Dagger was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Vapula is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vapula studied abroad. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His lavender fur is still thick. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1400 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: This southern woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is lengthy. She is baby faced.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Shane was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shane's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.