Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Religious, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gimgen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gimgen hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with violet slacks. Her blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Jet (140 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a pastel shirt with thin black vertical stripes and violet pants. His cinnamon fur is unkempt and raggedy. His yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He got into the Ploughman business at a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jet (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue.

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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Peter 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Lazy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.