Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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 inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Alberich was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Alberich's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear flannel. Her silver hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Yvonne's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Yvonne was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His rusty crest is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamash grew up listening to his father's many stories. Shamash abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a green collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has dyed her greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. Her red 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 east. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Immeral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Immeral was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shipwright. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Coral (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Coral (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp).