Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He keeps his blue hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Forcas was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. Her brass crest is lengthy. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The war was a terrible time for her, and Korinn does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Scribe. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jet (130 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jet (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and black tie. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has red fur. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

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: Emerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At some point she was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She became a Scribe soon after.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her gray fur is matted, messy, and big. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). White opal (800 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. She has chestnut hair. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 pp. White pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'0" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Ombul is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.