Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sammal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy gold crest. She prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. She has a hunchback. Her gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 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 is physically well-built. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Amber (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Maiathah was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Maiathah's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is black and curly. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Reddlepop was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

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

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.