Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Damien began to lead the lost caravan. After a long history of fighting, Damien and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He wears his brown hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Astar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2900 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She has wavy auburn hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the west. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her flail. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Quelenna embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Quelenna was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Quelenna's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gorbundus was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Barendd was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Barendd was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.