Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xappan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is typically in her Bookbinder uniform. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Bookbinder like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. She has dyed her greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Helgret never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, and she perpetually has her trident ready. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amber (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and red handkerchief worn on his left side. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.