Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Drusilia lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Barendd was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Howard grew up listening to his father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Howard took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Howard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a crush on the local shipwright

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Kabbarg alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

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 wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.