Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black crest is long and unkept. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Kaladan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His copper crest, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Arjhan has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Jade (40 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, and is pretty ugly. Her red crest is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. She has shaved her head bald. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, red cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).