Description: This woman wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her blue hair is smooth and relatively long. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Bolhild would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Bolhild was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bather. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is brown and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Adelard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and carries shortbows. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. 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 find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tan coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Performer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of a Spy, who enjoyed hunting, Meena was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Meena never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp).