Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Zâthra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Zâthra was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Zâthra's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. 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. Moon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Mindartis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jet (140 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her sai always slung over her shoulder. She carries a battered flail and tarnished sai as well. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Menny will drive conversation. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her auburn hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.