Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 8 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She has blue eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Arha speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Arha was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Arha decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's in love; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and she perpetually has her axe ready. Her black fur is braided into rings. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Pelt was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Locksmith. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has slicked back red hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Grigi was born with her mother's beautiful face. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 190 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'10" and usually wears his brown robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Richard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are copper.

Personality: Tree hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is lengthy. His black eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.