Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright brown hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Nyx was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Coral (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

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. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. Sannl abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Korag hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in greatsword use. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Korag fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.