Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

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. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Tanner like her father before her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rose (80 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 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: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She got into the Painter business at a young age. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Avice never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gomory embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Gomory liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a yellow tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Peren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is still thick. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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 skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Mindartis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1700 pp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jet (100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp).