Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

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. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: A 5'7" western woman, she wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. A true patriot, Markosian would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Markosian was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Fortune-teller. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is brown and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Rurik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has worked as a Seamstress like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Religious, Job, Debt, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and grey handkerchief worn on her right side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White opal (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is portly but not overly obese. Her crest is black and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Sora was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 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.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arnold isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Arnold 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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 23000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tailor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).