Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and carries morningstars. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tyna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Tyna took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Marshal uniform. His black fur is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gale grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Butcher does. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is white and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Kriv hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Kriv enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. His half smiles and copper eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length blonde hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Gildmak was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fortune-teller. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jade (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).