Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He uses divination through singing.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Through the years after Harbek was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Harbek's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears professional attire. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by drow. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He wears his black hair down. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.