Description: Standing 4'0", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Baern hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. 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 bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His crest is red and very short. 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 is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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 went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mreksh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'3" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Coral (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her fur is gray and curly. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a fancy blue suit. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While he appears to be a normal Elf, 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. After a long history of fighting, Tharivol and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Coral (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).