Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Alston liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He became a Layabout soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is blue and curly. She has black eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This northern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She tends to her Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 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 (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has brown hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Left-Handed and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed kukri, just in case and is in decent physical shape. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.