Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. 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 white hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the north. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahvain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses like a well dressed Detective does. She wears her red crest down. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Azurite (14 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jet (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her lavender fur is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 14. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. She has slicked back golden hair. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she is content

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He has no hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Korfel wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Korfel grew up listening to his father's many stories. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Korfel has worked very hard to control his curse. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Amber (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.