Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His white hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Oppleby was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 40 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a blue scarf. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white crest. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Emen 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. Emen decided she wanted neither the life of her mother 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. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: 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; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

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. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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-brother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His first spouse was a Tanner, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His fur is brown and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a colorful flower in his rusty crest. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Kaladan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a colorful flower in his black fur. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Aura hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gifted student he started as a Crown-heir, but he got bored and became a Architect. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

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.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears grey trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has no hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Eberk hails from a village terrorized by drow. Eberk abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 290 gp.