Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. His red fur is lengthy. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Laborer profession.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Masseuse job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

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. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. Vrondiss abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Sard (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jet (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries a battered bow and tarnished dagger as well. Her red crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.