Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Valanthe was born with her father's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: PTSD, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Zanna was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student she started as a Cook, but she got bored and became a Tanner. She has worked as a Tanner like her mother before her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired him part-time. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an entirely green suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Carpenter, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and yellow pants. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He wears his red crest down. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Bidreked speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Bidreked's homeland. Bidreked decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 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.