Description: This eastern woman wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has dyed her greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tattered old clothes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her brass crest in a pixie cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Pogranix alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Ahrim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his brown hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dustin embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Marshal, Dustin learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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 (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear violet tank tops with white pants. His hair is brown and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great joy in being the best Marshal in town.

History: Aramil 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. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Marshal. 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).