Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: He was raised in a desert tribe. Manfred liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Pogranix is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His orange fur is singed and shortened. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: River hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Sammal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Server responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Roywyn never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 2'10" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has moderate length blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Altho's homeland. Altho decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Kyle has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).