Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brown hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Akmen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Akmen has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear white tank tops with green skirt. She is portly but not overly obese. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Ubada would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Marshal, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Jet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Red spinel (40 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: He stands about 5'10" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Azurite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 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: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her crest is gold and curly. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Mijira and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman very much looks the part of a Miner. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).