Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is silver and curly. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Akmen was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Forgetful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Baker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Moss agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. His hair is dark red and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His first spouse was a Tanner, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her silver hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 to end her boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear violet tank tops with red pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Randal will drive conversation. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tan shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and black pants. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (13 gp).