Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a red vest and prefers blue and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His hair is brown and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east to a Map Maker, Zook learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Ishte was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is greedy

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp).

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 clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Berrian studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Berrian took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'6" eastern man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white crest is knotted and matted. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Actor for the past few years.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and doesn't want to be a actor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Debt, Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Jade (60 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Amber (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Virra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Virra was born with her father's beautiful face. Virra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.