Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balifra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Miner

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

Possessions: 1000 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (90 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a glassblower and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries lances. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His scarlet crest is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.