Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is physically well-built. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rurik studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Stylist. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but she was a colossal failure. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a marshal again

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is copper and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rose (30 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is short and black. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Healer who has hired her part-time. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. After coming to the age of reason, Avice took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Slave Trader. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is greedy; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.