Description: He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white fur. 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. Flame enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Raam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). White opal (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear brown tank tops with blue pants. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Baern will drive conversation. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Baern was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her silver hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Mella 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Glassblower. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.