Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has a hunchback. He has a very tight haircut. He has blue eyes.

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 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kyle alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kyle was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Damakos grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a grey shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has no hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a violet shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. 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 is happy with his job as a Locksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He worked as a nervous Locksmith and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1600 pp. Zircon (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abalaba is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Coral (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Amethyst (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.