Description: Standing 6'1", this woman wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Verin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears long strands of jet and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has silver eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ahrim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: He is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Through the years after Nikki was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nikki's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has scarlet crest. She has red eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rezena grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Marshal business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Marshal. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Actor again; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears black trousers with blue and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has shaved his head bald. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Hoshgrish was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.