Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Berrian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large white jacket. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Lagazi's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tan deerstalker hat and tan clothes. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Norman was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Nordak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a brown scarf. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).