Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Qualen has worked very hard to control his curse. 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Nora learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Recently the stress of being a Miner has made it difficult for her to sleep.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She very much looks the part of a Fletcher, marred by chocolates. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sun was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Coral (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a green shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. Her crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Korinn was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).