Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 130 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tattered old clothes. With bright black hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Silaqui took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up longbow and armor she uses now. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is content

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Sard (60 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy tan suit. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is short and silver. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and to be a engraver again

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, tan shirt, and white tie. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker red hat.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Chay and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Himo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 sp. Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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 father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. After coming to the age of reason, Lilith took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1400 sp. Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

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 Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 110 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. Valafar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Marshal. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 40 gp.