Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bidreked was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a fancy black dress. Her brass crest is lengthy. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Eggren and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 pp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Coral (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the west to a Bellfounder, Quarion learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jet (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Hunter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears white trousers with blue and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair is cut short. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Andry lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Rivaan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 18000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.