Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bûbol studied abroad. Bûbol abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His golden hair is lengthy. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. 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. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. Her hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Paymon hails from a village terrorized by giants. 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp).