Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western woman wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Malquis grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Irann's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a pastel costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: River was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amber (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Amber (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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 (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. His black crest is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Bidreked is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Barrister again.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this western man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.