Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dyer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Scribe, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is well kept. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She 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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 18000 sp. Hematite (9 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50 gp. Rose (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy white suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: Thrak was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Banker profession.

History: Born to a Banker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.