Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has slicked back red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Jo lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

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

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Coral (60 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Dimble was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Brewer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Roofer who has hired him part-time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Dworic was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Roofer. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries with her a set of greataxes on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Bather first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Kite was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tan collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is lengthy. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Naill was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'2". He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Cimer was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Cimer was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Rolf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 22000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.