Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and shortspears. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: He wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His red crest is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Heskan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He has worked as a Masseuse like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Carter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear green tank tops with black pants. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Thamuz is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamuz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Thamuz abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'5" and wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and yellow pants. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Ranala lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his brown hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: She wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. She is physically well-built. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a Carter, her father struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 gp.