Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His copper crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fax grew up listening to his mother's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 130 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 (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Ruler. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. She has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to pay off her debts

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Military, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Bhevek was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sailor. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).