Description: An older woman who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her ears are large.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a brown collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, marred by teas. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Quarion studied abroad. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Insane. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Amethyst (150 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.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and red tie. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Efferil 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 orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amber (110 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. She carries a battered bow and tarnished warhammer as well. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born in the west to a Priest, Egelina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Priest. She's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is silver and very short. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.