Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. He has no crest. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Kerkad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Rieta hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Three took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up hammer and armor she uses now. 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: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Ruler business.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down, and carries greataxes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barrister. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 15000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 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 (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.