Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Mercenary uniform. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1800 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). White opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her blue crest is heavily combed to the right. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Aasathra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His yellow fur is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Assassin they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Armorer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jet (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a red top hat and red clothes. He is physically well-built. He has black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Faran's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She wears her black hair up. Her eyes are likewise blue. 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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.