Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'0" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and she perpetually has her ceremonial dagger ready. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She refers to her adoptive mother 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 at the edge of vast desert. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Unemployed arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her halberd with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished halberd as well. She has auburn hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Amber (160 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Amber (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.