Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paggen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paggen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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. Paggen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Anselm was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 15000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Oren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 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: This man is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. To his fellows he 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: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She has shaved her head bald. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.