Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is lengthy. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Lucan will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the west. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jet (100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Coral (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Coral (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 14000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a green scarf. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mialee has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. She sports silver long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and to be a animal trainer again

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries with her a set of nunchakus, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Miller they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Bounty Hunter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jade (80 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Coral (80 gp).