Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and tan pants. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy black hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Farmer, Jarsali learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Farmer. She became a Farmer soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She keeps her long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jade (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull red iron scale mail. She has slicked back golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 east. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barrister. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Jet (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this man is wearing a long, tan cloak. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.