Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His crest is rusty and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bather but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of flails, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black fur is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brass crest is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, and carries clubs. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oppleby embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Stableman responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Dara took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor she uses now. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Glassblower. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2400 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).