Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is short and silver. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Nicholas 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 Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Sarah liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Bloodstone (70 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: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is short and white. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Bundrigo was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blue stubble. He wears a green broad hat and green clothes. He has a hunchback. His blue hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Isabella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears professional attire. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson black hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is an amazing painter.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.