Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stableman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ombul grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Burgell hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Burgell lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Warlock school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, In love, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Willow was born with her mother's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.