Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear green tank tops with yellow pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. He has red eyes and a green hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 50 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young William began to lead the lost caravan. Being a Ruler kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (20 gp). White opal (400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull white iron scale mail. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gifted student she started as a Map Maker, but she got bored and became a Dilettante. She tends to her Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Slave, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: An older man who wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a great chef.

History: Manfred was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a yellow shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: She wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.