Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a red armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Faran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Canary diamond (6000 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with violet slacks. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Creega liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Coral (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her rusty crest in a flapper bob. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this man tends to wear a large tan jacket. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His amber 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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses like a well dressed Farmer does. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.