Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Grûblik hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. A true patriot, Grûblik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Grûblik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Glassblower, and he later adopted a second son.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jet (90 gp).

Description: She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She uses divination through singing.

History: Ethereal hails from a village terrorized by brigands. After coming to the age of reason, Ethereal took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 16000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stylist. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top yellow hat.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Katherine lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (20 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.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in a small island village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Red garnet (130 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).