Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Traki was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). White opal (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). White opal (800 gp). Jade (160 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carter who has hired him part-time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rose (80 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Roondar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 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 (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Efferil was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. He struck the Locksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a red tunic with black highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. With wild chestnut hair. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shipwright. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's in love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp).