Description: He stands about 6'1" and prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (120 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Coral (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is blonde and very short. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her golden hair is well kept. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 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 (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with tan slacks. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Verna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a green collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 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.