Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His tied-back hair is auburn. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Grom was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Grom's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

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

Description: This woman is wearing a long, black cloak, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Roofer, who enjoyed hunting, Ronwe was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ronwe took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jade (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on her left side. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Aerdeth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has moderate length golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Williamina liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Arha and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Horhog lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.