Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Adelard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Adelard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Adelard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). White opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western woman, she wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. Her yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 39. 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 refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She is an epitome of beauty. She has shaved her head bald. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her feathered blue hat.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She got into the Masseuse business at a young age. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (150 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ernest embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a lance on her belt. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 30. 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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Ellyjoybell was born the youngest of three triplets. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. 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. Ellyjoybell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Naeris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anbera studied abroad. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 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.