Description: Standing 3'1", this man is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Joser was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. 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: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a warhammer on her belt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady yellow eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Dorn was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a great chef.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Gunter was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.