Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his blue crest. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shamash is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Shamash has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Sard (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a tan shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants, marred by beers. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: Kipper hails from a village terrorized by giants. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear tan tank tops with grey pants. He has wavy silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jet (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. Her fur is brown and curly. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Butcher born in the past three hundred years. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Sweet alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his silver hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raymond was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 east. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 23000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.