Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his blue crest to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Kerkad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Kerkad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: PTSD, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. His blonde hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Naeris was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her crest is short and black. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Fletcher, her father struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Assassin and found it very stressful. She became a Assassin soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length white fur. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the north to a Slave Trader, Tree learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.