Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Vanuath has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears professional attire. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Bella was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She wears her black hair down. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Lerissa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: She dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She has dyed her greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Hecat enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. Her yellow fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.