Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Elaim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Elaim was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shoemaker. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1500 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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 he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Sard (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a blue suit. She has a very tight haircut. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Map Maker. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Nyx alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Engraver first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Oppleby studied abroad. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and she perpetually has her lance ready. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

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 disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Agatha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Farmer, but she was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Agatha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp).