Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jade (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a longbow on her belt. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Kilia is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Navigator but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Kilia was born the youngest of three triplets. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Pacifist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jade (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Malachite (6 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: This man wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.