Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished spear as well. He keeps his copper crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Norkruuth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Norkruuth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: This woman wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Verin was born with her father's beautiful face. Verin was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Slave Trader. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jet (160 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Knight. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears bulky red painted plate armor. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Bucklal was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jade (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jade (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shield with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Vadania was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man wears just a tan suit. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Assassin born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Fivin was taken on many hunting expeditions. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.