Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are copper.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Fragrant has worked very hard to control her curse. 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: She wants revenge against gnolls; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is brown and curly. 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. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Fletcher mother left her crippled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Criella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 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 (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after River was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. River's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1400 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black crest is heavily combed to the left. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Painter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Blue sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tûhorn grew up listening to his father's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Assassin father left him crippled. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Sard (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Alexandrite (1500 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.

Description: 4'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).