Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. Coral (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'2" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears her black hair up. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Siffress enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). White opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Unemployed profession.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. After coming to the age of reason, Norman took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for him, and Randal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Randal hails from a village terrorized by orcs. When Randal reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Brogg was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).