Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a colorful flower in her copper crest. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 82. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Arava was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Arava's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dull black sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are red.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Qemuel reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Emerald (600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Murook studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. After a long history of fighting, Murook and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jet (100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amber (100 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Hobart enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Hobart 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear green tank tops with blue pants. He has no hair. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'1" western man, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jade (100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).