Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Cairn was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a white and green robe with the hood down. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Barkeep, his father struggled to pay the bills. Stannor 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 left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Chem was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Coral (140 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His brass crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Panana is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'10" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ilga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 50 gp.