Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. His hair is blonde and curly. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rose (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.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Coral (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is short and dark red. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rieta was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Delre enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He takes great joy in being the best Sculptor in town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Rael and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sculptor responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: Nija was born with her father's beautiful face. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her shield. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has no hair. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 13000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.