Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. John was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Tailor. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Syllin was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 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.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Burto is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Burto would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Burto was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Burto alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a hunchback. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears baggy tan pantaloons and a green scarf. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Animal Trainer business.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1600 pp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Unemployed. His black hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Dondon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the west to a Unemployed, Dondon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.