Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her tied-back hair is brown. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to be a mason again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Cook uniform. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Bathin liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Azurite (5 gp). Jade (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Meriele is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ulla studied abroad. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).