Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fancy black suit. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears his black hair up. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Soveliss fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.