Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Armara was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 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 (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gardain embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with white slacks, and carries daggers. His hair is short and red. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jocelyn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished sai as well. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Helen's homeland. Helen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.