Description: He stands about 6'10" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, River and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his silver hair down. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 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.

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 clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His gold crest is still thick. His eyes are red.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Valorean was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

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

Flaws: Hedonist, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad violet hat.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Priest father left him crippled. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 13000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Mercenary, her father struggled to pay the bills. She found a children's book about a Elf 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 has worked as a Tanner like her father before her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).