Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Cressel is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, marred by beers. She has slicked back black hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born into a rich family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her yellow fur is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Dynamic was taken on many hunting expeditions. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (150 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has white hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).