Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. 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 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; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1300 pp. Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Coral (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Adrie was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Adrie was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Adrie's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 pp. Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Amber (110 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this western man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his chestnut hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her crest is black and curly. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Perra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Body Guard, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Coral (100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is a Stylist first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and green pants. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.