Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Miner uniform. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Dimble was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Dimble's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat, and carries greatswords. His long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1200 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and yellow pants. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Vanuath enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jade (160 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this western man is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Body Guard profession.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely black suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. A true patriot, Pyra would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Pyra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Guy grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).