Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red fur. He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He has a hunchback. He has styled his red fur well, parting it to the left. His copper eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson pastel hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His blue crest is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Tarhun was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 140 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has moderate length red hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is physically well-built. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nybarg lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is well kept. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). 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 obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.