Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. He sports a flattop fur cut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jet (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Jade (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears an entirely red suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Nikki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jet (120 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Jet (120 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 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: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a blue scarf. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Body Guard born in the past three hundred years. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Body Guard. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. Vonbin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 10000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.