Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She has a hunchback. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Kilia has worked very hard to control her curse. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a brown scarf. He is physically well-built. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

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. Bucklal is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Bucklal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but he was a colossal failure. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Jasper (50 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.

Description: She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nikki grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His silver crest is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born in the north. He worked as a nervous Server and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Server for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 pp. Red spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jet (80 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.

Description: An older woman who wears just a blue suit, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 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.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his blue crest down. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Shamash was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.