Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers blue and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is brown and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Erdan will drive conversation. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Blue quartz (12 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thorin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Slave Trader uniform. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Slave Trader. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She keeps her long copper crest kept up in a rat tail. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Server hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.