Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 16000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Susannah was born with her father's beautiful face. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. He has red eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Gorbundus is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. With bright auburn hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He is portly but not overly obese. His fur is yellow and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a stableman and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Coral (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Theriatis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Bolhild hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 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.