Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. His red hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing his hectic life and new ploughman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Coral (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'8" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, white shirt, and violet tie. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She has silver eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and pastel robe with the hood down. His blonde hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Cook like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. To his fellows he 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a blue broad hat and blue clothes. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 struck the Animal Trainer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a Apothecary first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for her, and Portia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.