Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dean was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Rurik's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Rurik was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Performer. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Thakrak never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks, and carries shortbows. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Damaia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Helen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: She wears a blue shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and violet pants. With wild chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: A 3'1" northern woman, she tends to wear a large blue jacket. She has wavy golden hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson blue hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Dyer. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (110 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.