Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is brown and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rose (20 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an entirely white suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Now she works as a music tutor during her time off.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a adventurer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman very much looks the part of a Animal Trainer. Her black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Gale is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gale grew up listening to her father's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries sickles. She has wavy gold crest. She has red eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her youth she was a Fortune-teller, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. 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. Jaxi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and green tie. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Joser lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).