Description: 5'9" and muscular, this western man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears just a grey suit. She wears her golden hair down. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his gray fur up. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. He struck the Cartwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the east were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.