Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Dondon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Coral (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jade (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jade (40 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has worked as a Shipwright like her mother before her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her quarterstaff with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Jarsali is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amber (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

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. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Norman was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the west. His first spouse was a Assassin, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Beloril and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).