Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is blonde and curly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahvain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Citrine (20 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 stands about 6'4" and wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length yellow fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Silent embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jet (160 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. He has moderate length white hair. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A true patriot, Ekemon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Tricking was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Tricking was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Interpreter. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.