Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length yellow fur. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Spear took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Ar-Baruk is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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 was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'2" and wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. 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 copper crest is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Priest. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a blue coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Weaver, Qualen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Mercenary, but he got bored and became a Weaver. He tends to his Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. She sports red long hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bather 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 now mingles about in high society.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.