Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his black fur up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Flask studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf, marred by chocolates. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Beatrice's homeland. Beatrice decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beatrice 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.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 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 (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Laucian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Elf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Being a Soapmaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

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 a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Athletic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His hair is white and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gildmak embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gildmak grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has moderate length green crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the south. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. Her hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Mella was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Mella was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mella's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 190 gp.