Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: John was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is physically well-built. She sports black long hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Through the years after Emmeline was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Emmeline's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Emmeline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a pastel costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has slicked back red hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. Alice was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Armorer. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Eye agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.