Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case, marred by teas. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. After coming to the age of reason, Az-Rans took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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 (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. She sports blonde long hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Agnes learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Servant, but she got bored and became a Fortune-teller. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 Gnome in existence. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jet (150 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Jebeddo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Jebeddo was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (160 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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: Many brigands want him driven away.

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Don 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 he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).