Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Dalgal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dalgal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a Weaver first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Margery liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a white tunic with grey highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Enemies, In love, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jade (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With wild chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: A 5'5" northern woman, she wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. With wild auburn hair. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Avelina is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and is pretty ugly. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp).