Description: An older woman who wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 pp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Coral (70 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female tends to wear a large yellow jacket. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Brewer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 15000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His crest is short and white. He is baby faced.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He uses divination through singing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oda grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Oda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Amber (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Carter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He wears his red hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Snagog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.