Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ribbles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she 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 chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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 (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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 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. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is a Dyer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with her Servant father left her crippled. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.