Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Anselm speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Anselm 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Jet (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and brown tie. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Verna was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Verna's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Secretive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'6" eastern woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Tana lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and expand her business

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Werydd's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Ellyjoybell was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a simple brown robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length brown fur. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Engraver. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sun was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Coral (150 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jade (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp).