Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aelar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver crest is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 11000 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is brown and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She wears her black fur down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 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.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Flame was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).