Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Ranala is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length golden hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Kelter wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He struck the Sage job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a tan tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This eastern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to protect his home

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She very much looks the part of a Priest. She wears her black hair up. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. 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 has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: This woman wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nalaed embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 4 Antitoxin.