Description: She wears a black feathered hat and black clothes, and carries kukris. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jaxi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: This southern man wears tattered old clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Soveliss was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 14000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his black hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Naill speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 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 a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Himo was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. During his travels, Himo and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Himo discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Himo fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rose (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.