Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and tan robe with the hood down, marred by sweets. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Faran took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. His green crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 4. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Richard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Whurdred embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Whurdred and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jet (140 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears just a red suit. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Seraphina was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Miller. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His copper crest is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Rathkran is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

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

Possessions: 600 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).