Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her white crest is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'0" and sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Corkitron grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a violet and brown robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Hugh's homeland. Hugh decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Claira has worked very hard to control her curse. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1500 pp. Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has dyed his greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1800 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, black cloak. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is lengthy. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).