Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 14000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her white hair is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age his father died while driving off some orcs. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in rapier use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman prefers to wear flannel. She has wavy white hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Dilettante. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers tan and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is rusty and very short. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Leshanna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Ronwe was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).