Description: A 6'5" western woman, she wears dull pastel sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. Her beige fur is long and unkept. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born in the west. After coming to the age of reason, Aura took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished halberd as well. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. 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 is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fivin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and expand her business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his youth he was a Sailor, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Jet (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a yellow collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and carries crossbows. He wears his black hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Peridot (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, green cloak. She has red crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Shepherd; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.