Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xappan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Guy lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amber (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jade (100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jade (100 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a red small hat and red clothes. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a pastel coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her orange fur is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Aura was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Banded agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Mayor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 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 (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a large brown jacket, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp.