Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 gp. Malachite (11 gp).

Description: She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with grey slacks. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 13000 cp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 15000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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

History: Balifra was born the youngest of three triplets. Balifra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His fur is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Windy abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He bought a crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull pastel iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ivellios studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. 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: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.