Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has black hair. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He worked as a nervous Marshal and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is golden and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Azaki is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: Zaffrab was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 38. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Neega hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in a small island village. He worked as a nervous Bowyer and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a pastel collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has white fur. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small forest village. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'3" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her long red crest kept up in a rat tail. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a body guard and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.