Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he very much looks the part of a Cook. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Valafar 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... He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 280 gp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. A true patriot, Jocelyn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Jocelyn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shoemaker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 sp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished shortspear as well. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fargas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a large red jacket. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. Joser is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is short and black. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Slave Trader. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Slave Trader like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 120 gp. Amber (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40 gp.