Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Ribbles speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Patrick does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the south. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Coral (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his blonde hair down. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Jet (120 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'8" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is cinnamon and very short. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Drifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a grey shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her red crest in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 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.