Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his auburn hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp).

Description: She wears a fancy green dress. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Dentratha alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Dentratha was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 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: A 6'4" northern woman, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Gorga was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has styled her lavender fur well, parting it to the right. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has no hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erevan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White opal (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has gray fur. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amber (160 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Kerkad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp).