Description: This northern woman wears just a white suit. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amber (120 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears blue trousers with black and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Hadarai never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dagger was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her copper crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Harann was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Amber (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Theriatis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 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: She is lean but muscular and has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alice grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 900 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).