Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He usually wears his black robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a great chef.

History: Chem 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Murgen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Murgen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is content; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She has wavy red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tawna was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Tawna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1800 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She carries with her a set of kukris on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her green crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Stylist soon after.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 13. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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 repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (50 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. A freak accident while working with his Performer mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a fancy grey dress and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy silver hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).