Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'8". He tends to wear a large black jacket, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired him part-time. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the west to a Miner, Gnarsh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has worked as a Miner like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is short and red. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top violet hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Naill lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Silgre was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Silgre and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jet (150 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Einkil grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. He has a hunchback. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Morgran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. She keeps her long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Korinn lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear flannel. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Amethyst (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.