Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He keeps his long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 18000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Coral (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insane. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur is red and very short. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Vlorn hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Vlorn began to lead the lost caravan. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black opal (1500 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.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Heian was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spice Merchant. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jet (160 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Coral (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: This woman wears a fancy violet dress, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Jacoba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.