Description: A 3'1" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: This woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Laborer like her father before her.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Erdan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Barkeep profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bree was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and balancing her hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black opal (600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is brown and curly. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (11 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.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cook business.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.