Description: A moderately attractive man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 pp. Banded agate (10 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arnold fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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 a white collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished mace as well. Her brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. River fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Jacoba was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a fancy green dress. She has dyed her greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Carpenter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.