Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has wavy copper crest. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

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

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Zephan was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Animal Trainer. 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. Zephan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: She typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Courier. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. The war was a terrible time for her, and Galiena does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Courier soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jet (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses like a well dressed Sage does. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gurdis was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her childhood dream was to be a Servant, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and carries shortbows. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and beady.

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 believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.