Description: He wears a red coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'1" when asserting himself. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 pp. White opal (800 gp). Jade (100 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Tippletoe would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Tippletoe liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and silver. 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 misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 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: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She got into the Jeweler business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Jeweler and found it very stressful. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'9". She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a yellow scarf. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Ruler business.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Nalaed learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ruler. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting drow, the young Odo began to lead the lost caravan. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Amber (120 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her gray fur is matted, messy, and big. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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 a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). White opal (800 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).