Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 62. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His purple hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Scribe born in the past three hundred years. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Marbas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is portly but not overly obese. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ishte fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Robert 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Dilettante.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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. Olgoth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman very much looks the part of a Bounty Hunter. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She struck the Bounty Hunter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and to be a bather again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'8" eastern woman, she wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Flame was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Fletcher. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: White pearl (90 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses like a well dressed Tailor does. His brown hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the south to a Tailor, Fonkin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp.