Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her golden hair is wavy and long. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with her god.

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 mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He carries with him a set of warhammers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Halfling 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. 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. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 15000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jade (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear flannel. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Ermina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Ermina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. 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: A deep hatred of dire rats; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She wears just a brown suit. She carries with her a set of warhammers on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her white fur is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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. Smoking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Zircon (30 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.

Description: He likes to wear green tank tops with black pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1500 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and money/treasure

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 pp.