Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. His hair is red and very short. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He wears his white hair down. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: Born to a Barkeep, his father struggled to pay the bills. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished bastard sword as well. With bright red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 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 (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

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 very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Sculptor, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She wears a fancy white dress. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Healer profession.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. To her fellows she 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Tippletoe abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).