Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His head has been shaved. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Nicholas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'10". She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortspear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her purple hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Damaia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Ghesh is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Performer, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Selfish, Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amber (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. She bought a sai and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she has a crush on the local bricklayer

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is lengthy. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. After a long history of fighting, Nirgel and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. She is physically well-built. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Geva was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.