Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is physically well-built. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She has blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Tordrid's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tordrid fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his purple hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a green shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and pastel pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman prefers to wear flannel. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her blonde hair up. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large tan jacket. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gennal embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.