Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, tan shirt, and red tie. His tied-back hair is golden. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is physically well-built. His hair is short and chestnut. He has gold eyes.

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. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and doesn't want to be a gardener and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 15000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His white fur, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Moonstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jade (50 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is black and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her first spouse was a Miner, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nedda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Tanner who has hired him part-time. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jade (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and brown tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'5" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 54. 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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.