Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Zephan has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished sai as well. She wears her green crest up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Kadana was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Salanop was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amber (110 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Thamuz is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. One day when Thamuz was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Thamuz was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Baker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amber (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 17000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp).