Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Henk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jet (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Eberdeb and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. Gomory was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spice Merchant. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She usually wears her black robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. She wears her silver crest up. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Synthrin has worked very hard to control her curse. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 pp. Emerald (1100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears baggy violet pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 15000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).