Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 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 (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Anthony was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Herbalist. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium 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 wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Borun was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Priest. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cartwright business.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.