Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Arannis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortspear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tricking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His dark red hair is knotted and matted. He has white eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Paymon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paymon grew up listening to his father's many stories. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Baker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barber, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2700 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Jelenneth would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tan shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pog embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pog grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. He is portly but not overly obese. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Kyle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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 gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is cut short. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).