Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Carpenter does. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. 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 irascible and easily irritated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Rolen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Carpenter. He struck the Carpenter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Lerissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. After coming to the age of reason, Lerissa took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. Her head has been shaved. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her father before her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Healer. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Emma's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Emma was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). White opal (500 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has moderate length brown hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Radomir grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 17000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).