Description: A plain young-adult man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. 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: He was born into a rich family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Greeba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears a yellow costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She sports black long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is blue and very short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miller arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akta fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rose (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is typically in her Dilettante uniform, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears an eyepatch.

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. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Dilettante job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Borun hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's in love; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).