Description: 6'8" and muscular, this southern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has moderate length blue hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. The war was a terrible time for him, and Zepar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oda embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Oda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 pp. Black pearl (200 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 13000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Kristryd was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Family, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull white iron scale mail. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder mother left him crippled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).