Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is lengthy. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Barendd is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her brown hair is well kept. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to be a interpreter again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp.