Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mayor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His purple hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 16000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'8" and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Olivia was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She keeps her gray fur in a flapper bob. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Fragrant liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and pastel tie, marred by teas. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright white hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Coral (110 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.