Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he usually wears his black robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His brass crest is long and unkept. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Rathkran was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Courier. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is red. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his dark red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Forcas was taken on many hunting expeditions. Forcas was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy silver hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker red hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Philomena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 16000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Red spinel (100 gp).