Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a pastel tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'7" and dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her green crest has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Saphara enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and carries morningstars. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses divination through singing.

History: Crampernap was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.