Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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: Barendd lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a great chef.

History: Caramip was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Navigator they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Scribe, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has shaved her head bald. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Jet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears light armors faded through time and improper care, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.