Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length dark red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akmen grew up listening to his father's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

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. She wears a colorful flower in her gray fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and black tie. His crest is rusty and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He got into the Actor business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Silver ewer (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium 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 simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Nyx is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nyx studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Nyx took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Coral (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A 2'8" northern woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 14000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).