Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Rûg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Rûg 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears just a green suit and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Pelaios speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is an amazing painter.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Pelaios grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Pelaios. Being a Marshal kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman usually wears her black robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. After a long history of fighting, Kallista and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Doctor and was forced into it by his family; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Jet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear flannel. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Kiirith hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mayor. After a long history of fighting, Kiirith and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has worked as a Painter like her father before her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her feathered blue hat.

Personality: Zanna 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. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Zanna lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but she was a colossal failure. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black crest is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Herbalist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 60 gp.