Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears baggy white pantaloons and a blue scarf. His hair is blonde and very short. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Dondon hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with tan pants. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Dariff was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She wears a brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. Her black fur is heavily combed to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ethereal took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ethereal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She has slicked back golden hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a Blacksmith first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Trym was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She tends to her Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).