Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Purson has worked very hard to control his curse. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). White opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (700 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has bronze crest. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Tarhun hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tarhun grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tarhun was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Aquamarine (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Vicky took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Sheggen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Sheggen'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.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Griselda's homeland. Griselda decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. His hair is blonde and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Olgoth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Olgoth has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Olgoth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp.