Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His gold crest, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Kaladan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Kaladan was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her gray fur is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 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: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His copper crest is long and unkept. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She sports a flattop fur cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Emerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'5" and prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is black and curly. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Emma began to lead the lost caravan. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Farmer, and she perpetually has her trident ready. Her gray fur is smooth and relatively long. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She got into the Farmer business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Sculptor mother left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Farmer for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired him part-time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's in love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).