Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a violet collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Peren was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. 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 Mortician. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has done her best to style her rusty crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Savaran's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Savaran was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Savaran managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: This woman wears a white coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Bellfounder, who enjoyed hunting, Bella was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jade (60 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sellsword. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the north. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she's in love

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Amber (150 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her black crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: This man wears blue trousers with pastel and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Thamior was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Thamior decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.