Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on his left side, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His crest is white and very short. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Fax is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Fax enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Fax was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Merchant. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Flaws: Addict, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large green jacket. She carries with her a set of axes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Verin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'2" eastern woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (120 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Coral (120 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (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.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and carries falchions. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Eran was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely blue suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and she perpetually has her shortbow ready. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She is baby faced.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Abalaba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Amber (40 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has worked as a Engraver like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing his hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.