Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Caeldrim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has a hunchback. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has blue eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Altho was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears a simple red robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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 mountains. Tomi 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 bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Elizabeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Elizabeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Elizabeth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 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 (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a simple green robe with white stripes complete with hood. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Hecat reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and balancing her hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 16000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is red and curly. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Major magic item.