Description: He is a mite stocky and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Simon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Coral (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: He's in love; and money/treasure

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a white broad hat and white clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'11" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is dressed in an above average manner. She has slicked back silver hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: White opal (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Sard (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jade (40 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is golden and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.