Description: He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to protect his home

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears just a blue suit. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Berrian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has styled his dark red hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

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

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 be a Apothecary again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Hork was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Bilga was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Bilga's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.