Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Damien began to lead the lost caravan. After a long history of fighting, Damien and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He wears his brown hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Astar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2900 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She has wavy auburn hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the west. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.