Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. He has wavy red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Himo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2100 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amber (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" eastern man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His tied-back hair is red. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tattered old clothes. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is still thick. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He 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. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman wears just a violet suit. Her hair is brown and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Spy mother left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.