Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries clubs. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Erias was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her quarterstaff with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is short and black. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vola grew up listening to her father's many stories. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Vola took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Coral (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He has wavy dark red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Coral (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female is typically in her Sage uniform. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is short and auburn. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sage but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Lagazi hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and balancing her hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. Her orange fur is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Diesa was taken on many hunting expeditions. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.