Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Arjhan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Eiravel has worked very hard to control his curse. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She got into the Doctor business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Ielenia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). White pearl (110 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: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a grey shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Jane was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and many brigands want her driven away

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears a violet coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Brewer business at a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Ozyman was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood, and carries longswords. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astaro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.