Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He wears his scarlet crest down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Heskan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Thorin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Thorin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shipwright. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's in love

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born in a small island village. Elizabeth was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elizabeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Amber (110 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her head has been shaved. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

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 made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 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.