Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His blonde hair is still thick. 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: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Howard was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sage. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'10" when asserting himself. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her dark red hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Richard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has wavy white fur. Her copper eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Great was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). White opal (600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Coral (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is wearing a long, black cloak, marred by chocolates. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.