Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Coral (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Heian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears long strands of sapphire and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Calcitro 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: Calcitro lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jet (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's in love.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is still thick. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. She has wavy blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Meena was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jet (90 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jade (90 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).