Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: 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; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear blue tank tops with green skirt. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vadania's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is an epitome of beauty. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has wavy brown fur. His eyes are yellow and beady.

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 a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She wears a colorful flower in her silver crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Harann liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Hunter. After a long history of fighting, Krakhorn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp.