Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, white cloak. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nelkin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Nelkin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Adventurer, but he got bored and became a Hunter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet tunic with tan highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and she perpetually has her mace ready. She has wavy blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 Half-Elf in existence. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arara grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She has red eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Astaro was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Astaro's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku. His tied-back hair is blonde. His ears are large.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Jet (160 gp). Sard (60 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has wavy chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp.