Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull blue iron scale mail. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hubert grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She uses divination through singing.

History: Helgret was born with her father's beautiful face. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1300 pp. Sard (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shax embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Unemployed. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'3". She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her shortspear. Her gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Avelina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. 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 worked as a Cartwright like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her purple hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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 (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: 3'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gifted student she started as a Performer, but she got bored and became a Courier. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.