Description: This late middle aged man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has worked as a Mayor like his mother before him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his golden hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Gomory is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gomory studied abroad. Through the years after Gomory was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gomory's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jet (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is typically in his Performer uniform. His crest is copper and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Srorthen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is baby faced.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Isabella is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Isabella was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She struck the Shoemaker job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this southern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down, marred by chocolates. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the south. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.