Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. His fur is short and gray. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A true patriot, Shivering would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Shivering and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1100 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tan coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Dyer and found it very stressful. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, brown shirt, and green tie. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aramil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 pp. Red garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Coral (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Giselle was born the youngest of three triplets. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Banker, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She bought a scythe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Coral (140 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a simple red robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her tied-back hair is red. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).