Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is white and very short. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 41. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a simple grey robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a green shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and blue pants. His black crest is braided into rings. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a mayor again

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'11" when asserting herself. Her hair is brown and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Philomena reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's looking for her big break

Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Enemies, Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His fur is lavender and curly. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Laborer business.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is content; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White opal (700 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). White opal (700 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).