Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his flail, and carries flails. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Direcris was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Direcris's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Direcris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver ewer (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and her gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the east. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Senteq was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries with her a set of bastard swords on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tanner. He's also a talented Shipwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.