Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a halberd and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is content; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Amber (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a great chef.

History: Born in the west to a Farmer, Verna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She struck the Farmer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious, In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 2'11". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Makaria has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the west to a Armorer, Elama learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (160 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is white and curly. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She got into the Masseuse business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. After coming to the age of reason, Bethrynna took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.