Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naeris grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length black fur. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She stands about 2'9" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. A true patriot, Alain would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north to a Cartwright, Alain learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Alain was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his blue robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Dayereth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: He's in love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Standing 5'11", this woman wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her golden hair is cut short. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

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 gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Brewer. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

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

Possessions: 1200 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amber (160 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely yellow suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Heward was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a tanner and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Sage arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).