Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Blendaeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by her mother 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 married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 16000 gp. Silver ewer (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Anverth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

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

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Ekk wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jade (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: This man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cairn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Tharivol hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Tharivol reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Amber (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She tends to her Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a miller again

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).