Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ekk lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: 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; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to protect her home

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is knotted and matted. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He tends to his Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 110000 cp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black crest is braided into rings. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Rathkran was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Seamstress. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jade (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Azaki was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Azaki's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Azaki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp).