Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sammal hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Sammal was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear flannel. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (900 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his white hair up. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heward was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Sard (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Kansif was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Cook. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 pp. 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: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She has styled her black fur well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and tan tie. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.