Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Gilthur was taken on many hunting expeditions. Gilthur 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 18000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Gunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Gunter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 20000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a blue shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Broce was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Broce abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her head has been shaved. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Knight arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His white hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Crampernap was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished greatsword as well. She has no crest. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east to a Tailor, Sora learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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 Tailor. She tends to her Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.