Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Gargax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his blue crest up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nykkan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nykkan has worked very hard to control his curse. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and usually wears her tan robe and has her scimitar always slung over her shoulder. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She worked as a nervous Bounty Hunter and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses like a well dressed Bather does. Her brown fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

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's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. She carries a battered bow and tarnished warhammer as well. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Avelina was born with her father's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.