Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She carries a battered flail and tarnished rapier as well. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marastyr fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She keeps her long gold crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jaxi will drive conversation. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. She has wavy silver hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 61. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Astaro alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she has a crush on the local fletcher

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Mastema was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Barber. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 sp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: She wears a fancy brown dress, and she perpetually has her trident ready. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.