Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rurik grew up listening to his father's many stories. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Juliana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She has no crest. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 pp. Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her green 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. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. 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: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is lengthy. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for her, and Morana does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Morana 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. When Morana reached her early adolescence her Dwarf 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to protect her home

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Poor, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 22000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her yellow fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Actor responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.