Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and blue robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jet (110 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is typically in her Adventurer uniform. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Helen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Adventurer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Coral (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white fur is long and unkept. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south to a Banker, Veloptima learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Banker for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and green tie. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her golden hair is still thick. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She bought a sai and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She keeps her red crest in a pixie cut. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.