Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears grey trousers with white and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His tied-back hair is black. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is a Map Maker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Ploughman mother left her crippled. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a green collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her white hair down. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Criella was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his silver hair up. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Curran was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is red and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Bricklayer soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Weaver uniform. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Vassago was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).