Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Merihim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Performer

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Amber (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her black fur has been sun bleached extensively. She is very pretty but has cold, dead 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 is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Drifting was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a club on her belt, and carries clubs. Her white hair is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Nemeia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Tomi hails from a village terrorized by brigands. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tomi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries a battered whip and tarnished longbow as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barkeep who has hired him part-time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east to a Barkeep, Krimmon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has moderate length orange fur. His ears are large.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 46. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 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.