Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his white robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 pp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jade (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears brown trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her cinnamon fur up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. 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: Born in the north to a Navigator, Lone learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: To be a Knight again.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jade (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jet (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and brown tie. He carries a battered shield and tarnished axe as well. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has red eyes.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Euron grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has shaved her head bald. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Apothecary but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Coral (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Soapmaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She tends to her Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Coral (60 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Spring 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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.