Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the north. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Vassago took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up trident and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rose (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Jeweler business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 15000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She got into the Locksmith business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Locksmith and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears professional attire. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered giants who tried to eat her hand. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Nyx was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jade (90 gp). Banded agate (4 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.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp).

Description: A 5'6" northern man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).