Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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, Mindartis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Mindartis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears a mask on her face.

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. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A freak accident while working with her Blacksmith father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His silver crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Mehen is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

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

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her white hair is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born into a rich family. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sard (70 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: The light-skinned woman stands 3'10" and wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is short and blonde. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: She was born into a rich family. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown fur is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).