Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a halberd on her belt. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Ella was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ella's father 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: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Eva hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black crest is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gargax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'10" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 93. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks. His black hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kilvar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Canary diamond (4000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).