Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy silver hair. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Amber (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Damakos speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Damakos was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Damakos never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Sard (80 gp). Eye agate (9 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.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Leaf was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Leaf's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Leaf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Rose (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jet (120 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Courier. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, and carries quarterstaffs. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.