Description: He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cressel is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Architect father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Kelter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's also a talented Server, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Detective, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sard (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His purple hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is an amazing painter.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Jeweler, but he got bored and became a Crown-heir. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.