Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to 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-sister.

History: Boddynock 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. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Elama is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Arjhan hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her bronze crest up. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Biri took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor she uses now. She has worked as a Ruler like her mother before her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her black hair is still thick. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Trym abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).