Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blue crest is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Pijjirik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her green crest is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).

Description: He wears just a tan suit. He is physically well-built. His black hair is braided into rings. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Frug was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. In her 12th 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. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 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). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and dresses like a well dressed Painter does. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Adventurer father left her crippled. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 400 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an entirely tan suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Ellywick and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp).

Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, John studied abroad. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).