Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gale was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Emerald (1400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears just a tan suit. He wears his silver hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 13000 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 (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Caeldrim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Jade (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his youth he was a Bather, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Riswynn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Banker, but she was a colossal failure. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and doesn't want to be a jeweler and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease, Shy. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. 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 silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fallthra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). White opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.