Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad violet hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His childhood dream was to be a Detective, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A true patriot, Oriel would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Oriel was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Oriel decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Mara was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears dull tan sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case and is in decent physical shape. She has no hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her first spouse was a Server, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is braided into rings. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red hair is lengthy. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Bucklal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vanchu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Marshal. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lorilla embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lorilla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Through the years after Ûshbaka was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ûshbaka's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 250 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.