Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vanuath studied abroad. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 16000 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 (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's in love.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are yellow.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Great fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. He wears his red hair down. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (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 (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His crest is short and gold. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: Quarethon was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.