Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Ghâm liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She has slicked back auburn hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Born in the east to a Slave Trader, Vadania learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (8 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.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has wavy brown hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mason they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Beggar, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'9" when asserting herself. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, yellow shirt, and red tie and is in decent physical shape. She wears her black hair down. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the south. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is physically well-built. She sports auburn long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.