Description: He is typically in his Herbalist uniform. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is brown and curly. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears just a black suit. Her white crest is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the west. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 15000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Vaina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Layabout, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Jet (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Halimath took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Halimath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Norman was born with his father's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by his family; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.