Description: A middle-aged man, he wears baggy grey pantaloons and a blue scarf, and is pretty ugly. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 22000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top tan hat.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Naivara enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Naivara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 23000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan vest and prefers violet and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich southern family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Adam is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Bather, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. She is baby faced.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in a small plains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Shautha took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor she uses now. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a brown small hat and brown clothes. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mugrunden was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.