Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a violet vest and prefers tan and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

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

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp).

Description: A 5'2" northern woman, she wears a black vest and prefers brown and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are white and beady.

Personality: Astaro is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Astaro was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Nutae was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Skog hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Skog was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Brewer. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local herbalist

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is long and unkept. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Lance was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Lance took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Valanthe will drive conversation. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Sculptor, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.