Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and he perpetually has his whip ready. His tied-back hair is red. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with his god.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: A 3'2" southern man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses divination through singing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Pog took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Pog was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jet (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 24000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has a hunchback. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 6'2" and wears dull white sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Zagga isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Zagga was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. 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: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jet (130 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp).