Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished hammer as well. His lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Shadow is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Shadow hails from a village terrorized by giants. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stylist for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a spear on his belt. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Ootah was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ootah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Boddynock never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Coral (140 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.