Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her silver hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His fur is cinnamon, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shadow's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shadow is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Rael was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Veloptima grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 Doctor. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a fancy black dress. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp.