Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He got into the Architect business at a young age. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 180 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: This late middle aged woman very much looks the part of a Bricklayer and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is red and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Apothecary mother left her crippled. She's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Morkral lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Morkral reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 90 gp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage 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 till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local bricklayer

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hatae grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hatae. She's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pandjed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Nija is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20 gp.