Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Ernest was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ernest has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1700 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Ranala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She wears her white hair down. She has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Armara was born with her father's beautiful face. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 pp. Azurite (13 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Hlin was born with her mother's beautiful face. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Amber (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her purple hair is lengthy. Her white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.