Description: He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a Barber first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. He wears his brown hair up. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amber (120 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, brown shirt, and yellow tie. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Disease. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Abad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a fancy blue dress. She has black hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a Layabout, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Violet garnet (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.