Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Valida embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 13000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and she perpetually has her lance ready. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Performer, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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 dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tagga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Tim's homeland. Tim decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has worked as a Scribe like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 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.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. A true patriot, Hubert would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Hubert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 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.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 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 (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats, and carries swords. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shipwright. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.