Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with pastel slacks. His red crest has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Nykkan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (500 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: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has no fur. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the north to a Navigator, Beast learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple tan robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born into a rich family. Orryn was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Courier. During his travels, Orryn and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Orryn discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Orryn fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Coral (80 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has no crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: Direcris was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Direcris 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. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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 (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length golden hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Menny grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Beggar like her father before her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and balancing her hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.