Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Caeldrim was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Apothecary. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear black tank tops with white pants. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her crest is copper and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamior grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Bertram's homeland. Bertram decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ielenia was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Tailor. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tattered old clothes. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Thiala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.