Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dilettante and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear flannel. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Veloptima was born the youngest of three triplets. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Ploughman, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has no hair. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Nurkara liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2900 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length gold crest. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Direcris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is red and curly. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Falkrunn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Weaver. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Falkrunn never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Citrine (60 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Curran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Locksmith. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).