Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vondal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses like a well dressed Detective does. Her crest is green and curly. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Korinn is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nordak studied abroad. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Nordak was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jet (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. 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 will rave to anyone who will listen. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Roge 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Arnold was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Jade (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He keeps his black fur in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Five is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 pp.