Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. He sports a flattop fur cut. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired him part-time. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Spear was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's in love.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a Sailor, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ralf grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ralf. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ea hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She takes great joy in being the best Barkeep in town.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1800 sp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1600 pp. Coral (130 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp).