Description: This northern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jet (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a large grey jacket, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her black crest is long and unkept. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the west to a Sailor, Gesrethe learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He 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. During his travels, Bhevek and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Bhevek discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Bhevek fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 31000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a red armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).