Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber.

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 a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Ruler, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anselm will drive conversation. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A freak accident while working with his Junk Dealer mother left him crippled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A 6'6" eastern woman, she very much looks the part of a Adventurer. She keeps her silver crest in a pixie cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Adventurer soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Trag was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aasathra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He keeps his rusty crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rhogar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp.