Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Ermina took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jet (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'9", this woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: A 3'4" western man, he dresses like a well dressed Barkeep does. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a fancy green dress. She has red crest. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is an amazing painter.

History: Korinn 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. Korinn abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Interpreter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bricklayer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (12 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: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'6". He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rose (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.