Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on her left side. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her tied-back hair is white. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Gardener but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Ekk was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ekk's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.