Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

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

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a pastel coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jade was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gilthur 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 Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Gardener; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Gaaki is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to be a bricklayer again

Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His copper crest is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Ghesh hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Coral (160 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.