Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. Through the years after Mara was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mara's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 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.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Koth will drive conversation. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Koth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

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 wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her auburn hair is cut short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Kilia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kilia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A freak accident while working with her Mayor mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 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: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He keeps his gold crest in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His hair is red and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Quarion hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Ostracized due to the druidic 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.