Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His black hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Jarsali was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She is a Lycanthrope in disguise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is brown and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Arnold was born with his father's beautiful face. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Ownka lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Layabout who has hired him part-time. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Through the years after Hork was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hork's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Half-Plate.