Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses like a well dressed Painter does. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kelter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Crampernap and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her spear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. Her black fur is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Gale was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Gale took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Server.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (400 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.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: Kerkad hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an entirely red suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Wella 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).