Description: This malnourished man likes to wear white tank tops with grey pants. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Barkeep first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A true patriot, Az-Bror would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Az-Bror learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Az-Bror was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Eggren lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Blossom isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and pastel pants. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White opal (600 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Farmer, but he got bored and became a Guard. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.