Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has no fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This woman wears just a tan suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Valanthe was born with her father's beautiful face. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (90 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Adran has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Gifted from a young age, Reynard studied abroad. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, and is pretty ugly. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vani fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Oren is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Oren was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Oren 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 brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is short and golden. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Coral (40 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.