Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is brown and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Coral (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She has shaved her head bald. She is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a violet shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Sard (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear flannel. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has moderate length scarlet crest. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). White opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 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.

Description: This late middle aged woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times and is in decent physical shape. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his green crest up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gargax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Gargax took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jade (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is long and silver with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Lamlis was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lamlis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Coral (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jet (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).