Description: This northern man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a red wide-brimmed hat and red clothes. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vani grew up listening to her father's many stories. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His white hair is still thick. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A freak accident while working with his Blacksmith mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 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). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has moderate length brown hair. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. A true patriot, Anakis would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Breena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. 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's attracted to the PC; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull red iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). White opal (900 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White opal (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 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 appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Erky was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Erky's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He tends to his Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.