Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a fancy blue suit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an entirely tan suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a pastel suit. His beige fur is thinning but still full. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 28. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears dull violet sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Caelynn's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Caelynn was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her 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, Caelynn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

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

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, and carries sais. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp. Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Coral (160 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.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a pastel shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. His orange fur, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).