Description: This exceptionally lanky man usually wears his grey robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Ralf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). White opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, marred by sweets. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she usually wears her white robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 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: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy red hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Phann grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Jet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Server. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his grey robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy silver hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Shane was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spice Merchant. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Malachite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.