Description: She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished longsword as well. Her dark red hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Ishte hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ishte fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 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 wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Azaki enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Azaki was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Azaki was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who likes to wear white tank tops with black skirt. She has wavy golden hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears just a grey suit. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north to a Stableman, Shane learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case, and he perpetually has his glaive ready. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A freak accident while working with his Banker father left him crippled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).