Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Varis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Varis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gilbert grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Debt, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She worked as a nervous Slave Trader and found it very stressful. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Slave Trader and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (900 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her fur is black and curly. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 14000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ekemon was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.