Description: This northern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has moderate length black hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Baelitae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and red. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her lavender fur to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting orcs, the young Fragrant began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Fragrant was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (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.

Description: He wears brown trousers with green and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries longswords. His silver hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gomory was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Lazy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (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.

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Malachite (4 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Sard (30 gp).