Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Az-Rans lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Blacksmith. He became a Blacksmith soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Lagazi was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Carnelian (40 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: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Andry studied abroad. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Andry was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Body Guard; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Beggar but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Rendar hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 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 (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to be a sculptor again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver ewer (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.