Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His white eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Pyra is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jade (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the south. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'7" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Puyet took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to protect her home

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).