Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's in love

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has styled his green crest well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Arjhan was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arjhan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Justin was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Justin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver crest is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valorean grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He struck the Architect job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a brown collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has no fur. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Ethereal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ethereal hails from a village terrorized by giants. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Elegant was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer 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: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. Moss agate (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears just a green suit. She wears her white hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Lerissa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears black trousers with yellow and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Yevelda took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up falchion and armor she uses now. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.