Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cressel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

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 has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hamil studied abroad. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Rohesia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She has wavy purple hair. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His rusty crest is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Dyer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Fargas will drive conversation. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the east were limited. 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 nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.