Description: He stands about 3'11" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Gardain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gardain is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Volen is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Apothecary who has hired her part-time. 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. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Olivia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has moderate length red hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born in the north. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sellsword but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black opal (600 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her silver hair is cut short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.