Description: He is a mite stocky and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Bernard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. After coming to the age of reason, Bernard took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a tan collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Body Guard uniform. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Sumnes speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Mortician, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Amber (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jade (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jet (90 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Servant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Coral (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and white tie. His hair is red and curly. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Kairon has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cory grew up listening to his father's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.