Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. He wears his brown hair up. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Geva grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her fur is cinnamon and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and balancing her hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tattered old clothes. She wears her purple hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Nemeia was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 4'4" and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is silver and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Paela is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Bounty Hunter, but she got bored and became a Hunter. She has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the left. Her black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Pink diamond (6000 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.