Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'0". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has silver eyes and a green hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Xappan 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 Xappan. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: An older man who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Erevan will drive conversation. A true patriot, Erevan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small forest village. 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. Erevan took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1600 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is white and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Willow was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. She has auburn hair. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the north. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Jillian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fisher. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Gunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Rosamund was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.