Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her crest is silver and very short. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She bought a shortspear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 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). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ulblyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Ulblyn began to lead the lost caravan. 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 revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amber (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jet (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. A true patriot, Nella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this northern man very much looks the part of a Marshal. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Marshal business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Marshal responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He takes great joy in being the best Miner in town.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 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.