Description: This northern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Altho was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'10" and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1800 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Oppah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jade (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Cloud was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Cloud has worked very hard to control her curse. She has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). White opal (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Coral (60 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the west. Morthos was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shepherd. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 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: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.