Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Paela took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bastard sword and armor she uses now. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a club on his belt. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Ratlûg was born with his father's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his white fur in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jet (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a tan shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her silver hair is still thick. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1800 pp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Sage. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Mugrunden was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Passionate, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. A true patriot, Avelina would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Avelina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).