Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears professional attire. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ortegar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Banded agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Calcitro was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He 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. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amber (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and carries crossbows. He wears his auburn hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 18000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He wears a colorful flower in his red crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pandjed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hoshû's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He wears his blue crest up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 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.