Description: A 5'7" southern man, he wears a yellow shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Ahvain speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He has copper crest. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 17000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: She wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her purple hair, when down, is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Masseuse. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rolen embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a crush on the local engraver

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3 Acid flasks.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her flail with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has moderate length brown hair. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with her Crown-heir father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and doesn't want to be a marshal and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: Naeris lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 120 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her white hair is long and unkept. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Smokesticks.