Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Direcris lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has no hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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 in the north to a Painter, Euphemia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she has a crush on the local interpreter

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Markosian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Eida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. 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. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Taklinn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Taklinn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eldeth grew up listening to her father's many stories. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.