Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He tends to his Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: She wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has shaved her head bald. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Whurdred's homeland. Whurdred decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Whurdred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White opal (600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She carries with her a set of axes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He is physically well-built. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kilvar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kilvar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull green iron scale mail, and carries greatswords. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cask fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired him part-time. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dynamic was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: He is content; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Dûshrat has worked very hard to control his curse. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Amber (80 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.