Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, she is not a threatening figure. Her black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She struck the Tanner job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'11", this woman wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her purple hair is long and unkept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Jet (140 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'0" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.