Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Târz enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Târz hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Ella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the west. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ella took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He carries a battered mace and tarnished greataxe as well. He wears his golden hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 pp. Jade (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amber (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Heather was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jet (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

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. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She got into the Farmer business at a young age. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. His tied-back hair is black. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 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.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.