Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a red tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Hunter and found it very stressful. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ûshbaka is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Ûshbaka was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ûshbaka's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He has styled his dark red hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Marshal profession.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Marshal they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mreksh 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 mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Mreksh and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1200 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ulla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears just a grey suit. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Susannah is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Susannah was taken on many hunting expeditions. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Susannah has worked very hard to control her curse. She tends to her Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).