Description: An older man who sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a red feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Layabout. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He keeps his long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired him part-time. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing her hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mialee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she usually wears her black robe and has her monstrous two handed axe always slung over her shoulder. Her white crest is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born in the east. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears green trousers with brown and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her copper crest is smooth and relatively long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.