Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his brown robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He uses divination through singing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Azaki 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 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 89. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1300 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Jade (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jet (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is silver and curly. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Akmen was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'10" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahrim studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Coral (110 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 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.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).