Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a very tight haircut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'8" northern man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has white hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Avelina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His first spouse was a Beggar, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Anselm and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.