Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His tied-back hair is silver. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease, Ugly. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 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.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'0" and prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Helgret embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Coral (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Markosian grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Markosian abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this southern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blue crest is matted, messy, and big. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Xappan embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Xappan has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Mormo was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. His crest is cut close to his head. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.