Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is still thick. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Cook, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When Pearl reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and she's in love

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Pelaios was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Pelaios took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Emmeline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Stylist, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 sp. Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears just a white suit. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Ombul would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ombul lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Detective, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 60 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her black hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'11" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She takes great joy in being the best Dyer in town.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Verin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has red hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Aramil took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.