Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. His hair is white and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. 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 Architect. He bought a sickle and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Halimath was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jade (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Varis was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Brewer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1600 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: He wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His hair is black and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Animal Trainer business.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.