Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the east. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Osco has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and human compassion

Flaws: Disease, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern man is typically in his Actor uniform. He has styled his purple hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akmen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Stylist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is golden and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 30 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries a battered spear and tarnished glaive as well. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man very much looks the part of a Cartwright. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and balancing his hectic life and new cartwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.