Description: 5'8" and muscular, this northern man wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. He keeps his orange fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Baker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed green hat.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Hillanot was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are green and beady.

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 obsessed with her god.

History: Jillian lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Jillian was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Knight. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 cp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her beige fur is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top pastel hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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 in a small plains village. Her childhood dream was to be a Assassin, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 290 gp. White pearl (120 gp). 1 Buckler.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Henry was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Skirt fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a green armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

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. Anakis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Anakis 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 an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mara does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her green crest is lengthy. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she has a crush on the local unemployed

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 30 gp.