Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears yellow trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His auburn hair is still thick. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Taklinn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). White opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To protect his home; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a brown collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Tanner born in the past three hundred years. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He struck the Tanner job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Coral (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Jarana lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 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.

Description: This woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She got into the Mercenary business at a young age. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kathra embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. The war was a terrible time for her, and Kathra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

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 graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).