Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave 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 island due to the painful memories there. Nyx took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has a crush on the local merchant

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1600 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jade (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greataxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balifra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (90 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a glassblower and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries lances. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His scarlet crest is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.