Description: She wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood, and she perpetually has her flail ready. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 17000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Bulzo was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Bulzo's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Ar-Gul would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ar-Gul hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Canary diamond (5000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arara will drive conversation. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears yellow trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Theriatis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Theriatis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.