Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hatae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Dondon was born the youngest of three triplets. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Crown-heir. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 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 (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. He has wavy cinnamon fur. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Coral (50 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nelkin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Nelkin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.