Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

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. 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 was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Carrie has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Halimath lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear brown tank tops with white pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 in the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a tan scarf. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Naeris alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).