Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his purple hair in a pixie cut. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Sage. He has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 60000 cp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1800 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His copper crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.