Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She is physically well-built. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born in the east. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this western man wears black trousers with blue and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for him, and Trag does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trag studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She has brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries with him a set of axes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His gray fur is long and unkept. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Silent embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Silent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Amethyst (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is black and curly. His eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.