Description: An older woman who wears baggy blue pantaloons and a green scarf, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Sariel is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has dyed her greying yellow fur a little too much giving a sharp yellow color. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Ahinar is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ahinar was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 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.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Eberk was born with his mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Eberk was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Eberk's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1500 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and black tie. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 pp. Azurite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is typically in her Servant uniform. With wild blonde hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bowyer profession.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Riswynn abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp).