Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Carrie has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: He wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fancy black suit. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amber (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished shield as well. He has chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 Doctor. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Doctor responsibilities is difficult; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.