Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ghesh is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ghesh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 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.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Animal Trainer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Cressel was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Animal Trainer. He became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Black opal (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Helgret was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 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: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He has moderate length red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Erdan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is cut close to his head. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Habor is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amber (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His purple hair is heavily combed to the right. This silver eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (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). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Tordek was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.