Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cory embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Cory was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1800 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull black iron scale mail. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Kellen was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a pastel scarf. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Osco speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Miller business.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 sp. White pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: He was born in the east. Wymar was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shepherd. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Onyx (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).