Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Ekemon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White opal (700 gp). Jet (130 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Gurdis was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. 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: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on her belt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in the west to a Butcher, Sumnes learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Butcher and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. She has wavy black hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Engraver and was forced into it by her family; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: She wears a grey tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has wavy brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Vicky was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A true patriot, Tim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Deep green spinel (140 gp).