Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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 got into the Gardener business at a young age. After coming to the age of reason, Nogu took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. 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 Barrister. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull red sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has golden hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jet (110 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (110 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'7". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears his chestnut hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a Mayor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Thorin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He struck the Mayor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (110 gp).