Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Duergath was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Through the years after Duergath was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Duergath's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and mumbly

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

Description: She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and longswords. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'9" and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Merchant, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2600 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and silver. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired him part-time. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. Her red hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Harann enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Harann was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is golden and very short. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nelkin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Nelkin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She keeps her long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Bowyer business.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.