Description: This western man prefers to wear flannel. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When Gerard reached his early adolescence his Human mother 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His crest is silver and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. The war was a terrible time for him, and Salasar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The war was a terrible time for her, and Elama does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elama fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born into a rich family. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Donella was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears baggy tan pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1700 pp. Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her orange fur is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.