Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Varis. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. He has a hunchback. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Architect business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on her left side. She sports black long hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

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 found a children's book about a Half-Elf Bard 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished shortbow as well. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Jelenneth was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 pp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: This western woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy brown fur. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His green crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

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. After a long history of fighting, Dazzazn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 sp. Jasper (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has slicked back golden hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Roofer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.