Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Marbas was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She tends to wear a large black jacket, marred by chocolates. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Sensitive, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

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. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He very much looks the part of a Seamstress. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and money/treasure

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Breastplate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Gifted from a young age, Bertram studied abroad. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp).