Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished lance as well. His red hair is long and unkept. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Cressel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 11000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 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 (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tan trousers with yellow and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the north to a Crown-heir, Theriatis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Theriatis was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Crown-heir. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Family, Religious, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Coral (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A freak accident while working with her Sage father left her crippled. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fancy brown dress. Her gray fur is heavily combed to the left. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Right-Handed and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available she will default to her whip, marred by chocolates. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. 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 several months after her mother was called into army service. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and doesn't want to be a carpenter and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Shava enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.