Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 17000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Mardnab's homeland. Mardnab decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Doctor responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amber (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amber (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Jade (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Joker, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).