Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries a battered shield and tarnished greataxe as well. His white hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and balancing her hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'5" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a colorful flower in her gold crest. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Aasathra was born with her mother's beautiful face. Aasathra was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gifted student she started as a Weaver, but she got bored and became a Shipwright. After a long history of fighting, Mishann and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a worn and beaten armor, marred by sweets. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 3. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. Her scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).