Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on his left side and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a large black jacket. She wears a colorful flower in her rusty crest. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 18000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'10". He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. 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 son.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 14000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jade (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished shortspear as well. He has no hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Lance's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Crown-heir and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her fur is brown and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Beast was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Gardener. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has black eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Melech studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Amethyst (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.