Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blue hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: Therai hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. 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 desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 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: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. Her purple hair is still thick. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White opal (700 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Map Maker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. His cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Nuraval enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.