Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 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: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Merla is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Server, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 pp. Red garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Jade (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Elaim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Elaim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). White opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. His fur is gray and curly. He has green eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Rose (70 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amber (160 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Jade (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears tattered old clothes. He has lavender fur. He is baby faced.

Personality: Emerald speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Emerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: A 3'3" southern man, he likes to wear tan tank tops with red pants. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Actor business.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Frouse was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.