Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Cressel enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Cressel was born with his father's beautiful face. Cressel liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a grey collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is red and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Helgret was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Helgret took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up morningstar and armor she uses now. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is portly but not overly obese. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Adventurer business at a young age. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Rose (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is still thick. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has worked as a Soapmaker like her mother before her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her white hair is cut short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Architect business.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Architect arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Tawar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).