Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a red tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is black and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the north. Nedda liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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 (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is typically in her Merchant uniform. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her cinnamon fur down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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. After a long history of fighting, Emerald and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His golden hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Bowyer, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shamash was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jet (160 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). White pearl (160 gp).