Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Alain was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Amber (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her fur is cinnamon and very short. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top pastel hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She tends to her Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's in love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Norman was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Nordak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a brown scarf. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).