Description: An older man who dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a great chef.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright white hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 pp. White opal (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Leshanna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Jebeddo was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1400 pp. Red garnet (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Bolhild wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her crest is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She got into the Brewer business at a young age. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jet (130 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.