Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has red hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Norûk was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired him part-time. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'5", this man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Elaim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elaim grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Ildrex learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bune grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is brown and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Yvonne would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Yvonne hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered dire rats who tried to eat her hand. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).