Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His yellow fur is singed and shortened. 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 barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 11000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy purple hair. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear white tank tops with black pants. His hair is brown and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Varg was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Beggar. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her blonde hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 20th 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 15000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His fur is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Tree would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Tree 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 Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She very much looks the part of a Dyer. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jane was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 14000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.