Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. One day when Mantus was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Mantus was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Black opal (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown fur. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a hunchback. Her long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Two Llamas was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'9" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. After coming to the age of reason, Arha took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by chocolates. With bright brown hair. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the north to a Fisher, Ilga learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Fisher. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Amnon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She sports a flattop fur cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.