Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Roland enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, white cloak. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ernest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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 to be a knight again

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman usually wears her brown robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. Her fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Through the years after Kite was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Kite's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His copper crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arjhan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Amber (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jet (100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arnold is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Coral (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.