Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear violet tank tops with pastel pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Nim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Melissa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is obsessed with her god.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 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.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length black crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Forgetful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears long strands of topaz and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 pp. Malachite (5 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are brown 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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Balimaar reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). White opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Gunnloda was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).