Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his auburn hair down. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 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 (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears blue trousers with white and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Malquis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. Iolite (20 gp). White opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

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. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Damakos never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 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.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She very much looks the part of a Barkeep, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. Her auburn hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Tawna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his spear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.