Description: He wears a red collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Semyaza has worked very hard to control her curse. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is cut close to her head. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her hair is red and very short. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Ruler business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rieta was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and green handkerchief worn on his right side, marred by chocolates. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Jabbie enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Miner, Jabbie learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is red and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ruloth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 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.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a great chef.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 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.