Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of hammers on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A true patriot, Ghesh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Egelina hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: A 4'0" northern woman, she wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shoemaker. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

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. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Tordrid was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear yellow tank tops with tan pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Amethyst (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a black collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Farmer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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 Farmer. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has styled his gold crest well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Heskan will drive conversation. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered giants who tried to eat his hand. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Heskan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her silver hair up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.