Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ombul will drive conversation. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: A 5'2" eastern woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a grey collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Tordrid lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her fur is short and white. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Seven hails from a village terrorized by orcs. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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 is physically well-built. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are black.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Mayor in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Akmen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.