Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Varis 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. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Oppah was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fancy white suit. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 34. 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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Imsh grew up listening to his father's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has golden hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Watson was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his red fur in a pixie cut. 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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ethereal is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Ethereal was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1100 pp. Moss agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jet (110 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.