Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: He was born in the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Verin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Verin grew up listening to her father's many stories. Through the years after Verin was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Verin's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a grey vest and prefers red and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Coral (140 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is blonde and curly. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Beggar. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Vlorn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He struck the Beggar job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with her Spy father left her crippled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Baker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Priest. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local butcher

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.