Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. His brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has red eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Map Maker, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has no crest. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 giants, the young Sora began to lead the lost caravan. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When Krimmon reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Thar has worked very hard to control his curse. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her yellow fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born in the west to a Body Guard, Cask learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cressel studied abroad. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Cressel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local unemployed

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man wears a violet shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and white pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).