Description: This western man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His clothes are grease stained in places. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a violet coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She has wavy auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and she perpetually has her monstrous two handed axe ready. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Donella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Donella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 290 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His yellow fur is still thick. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Silent was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Silent has worked very hard to control his curse. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: 2'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She is baby faced.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. 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 was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 360 gp.