Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His tied-back hair is brown. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a red feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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 east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She prefers to wear flannel. She has a hunchback. She has slicked back brown hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Dyer does. He has moderate length dark red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the south to a Dyer, Valafar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Ghaliver liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local tanner

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 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: This malnourished woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Hatae 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. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Maynild and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is typically in her Dyer uniform. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the south to a Dyer, Xanaphia learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Dyer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.