Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. With bright auburn hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Virra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Rose (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown fur is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

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 took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her crest is white and curly. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Blendaeth was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: Standing 4'3", this man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).