Description: An older man who has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

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

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Hematite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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 to a pair of adventurers, Bhevek grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Dagger 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Vapula hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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 revenge against dire rats; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no fur. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but he was a colossal failure. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10 pp. Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is white and curly. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Kristryd was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This southern woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and brown robe with the hood down. He is an epitome of beauty. His blonde hair is cut short. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Buckler.