Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Amber (90 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Coral (90 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'3" and muscular, this eastern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gimgen will drive conversation. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Gimgen was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the left. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Chem hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and balancing his hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Coral (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: Agatha lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and copper eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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. 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.