Description: This man wears just a black suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His crest is copper and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Hematite (14 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'9", this man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black fur is still thick. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cask speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cask fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and carries halberds. She has moderate length copper crest. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Antrara was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears long strands of amethyst and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barrister. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Guy hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a tan broad hat and tan clothes, marred by teas. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Galinndan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and balancing his hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 16000 cp. Rose (80 gp). Amber (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Herbalist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Gorfel 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. Gorfel 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a grey vest and prefers brown and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp).