Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is typically in her Blacksmith uniform. She has moderate length blonde hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Ploughman but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Balifra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ploughman and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His fur is short and lavender. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Flame lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Painter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case, and is pretty ugly. His white fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are copper and catlike.

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

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Roland and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses like a well dressed Sailor does. He has wavy black hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Azaki has worked very hard to control his curse. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Cynical, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Amber (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new barkeep responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1800 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.