Description: This eastern man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Alston's homeland. Alston decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. The war was a terrible time for him, and Tûkâ does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Tûkâ 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 goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears black trousers with pastel and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his purple hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Stableman, Nicor learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicor was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's in love

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink diamond (6000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She has dark red hair. Her eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with her Servant mother left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 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 (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Shaena alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a Architect, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Alvyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 16000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jet (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.