Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue broad hat and blue clothes. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 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 (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His tied-back hair is golden. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her bronze crest is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. 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. Synthrin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Meriele hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her red hair is still thick. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black crest is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Medrash was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Carpenter and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Eida was born the youngest of three triplets. She worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp).