Description: This southern man wears tattered old clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports red long hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Kithri lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Diggory took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries glaives. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Qemuel is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Qemuel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: A 4'10" southern man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is blonde and curly. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Vani is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vani grew up listening to her mother's many stories. One day when Vani was young, her mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly her mother dropped to the ground dead. Her mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Vani was heart-stricken from the event, and her father started working long hours to provde for them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amber (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Coral (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).