Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Mortician, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". She wears professional attire, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Sardonyx (40 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: This light-skinned female likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is cut close to her head. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her hair is red and very short. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Ruler business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rieta was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and green handkerchief worn on his right side, marred by chocolates. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Jabbie enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Miner, Jabbie learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is red and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ruloth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

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 a great chef.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 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.