Description: This man is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has brown eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Sage. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Maiathah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jade (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 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: A middle-aged man, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe, and is pretty ugly. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Quarethon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Quarethon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 19000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and tends to wear a large white jacket. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his black hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his halberd with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jade (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Mayor like her mother before her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).