Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a white coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Paela's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tawna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shamash's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Shamash was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Slave Trader. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by drow. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 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 (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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 to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 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 (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.