Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Fearful. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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 comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: Standing 2'8", this woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Nedda alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Norkruuth was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Norkruuth's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears just a black suit. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her golden hair down. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Nella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She is physically well-built. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 330 gp. Jet (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and white. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oskar studied abroad. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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. Oskar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Masseuse, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: Standing 4'2", this man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.