Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Alberich was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Alberich's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jasper (70 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dull blue sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. With bright golden hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).