Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is brown and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 15000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Shautha never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is cut close to his head. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Armorer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shipwright, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 18000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). White opal (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Mardnab was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished falchion as well. She has wavy silver hair. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Through the years after Isabella was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Isabella's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Isabella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, she is not a threatening figure. She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The war was a terrible time for her, and Melissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Melissa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).