Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Interpreter, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a great chef.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xanaphia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His orange fur is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 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: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear red tank tops with black pants. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses like a well dressed Tailor does. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gifted student she started as a Servant, but she got bored and became a Tailor. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, In love, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Coral (40 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ranala was born with her mother's beautiful face. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.