Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is white and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Târz learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 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. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, marred by beers. His white hair is braided into rings. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amber (100 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Manfred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

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 found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'11" and wears a yellow vest and prefers black and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.