Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length purple hair. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Zephan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and balancing his hectic life and new carpenter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Sard (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 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.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Flaws: Disease, Selfish, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'11" when asserting herself. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in a small island village. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Iolite (60 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.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case. She has a hunchback. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 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 a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She has violet eyes and a grey hat with a red feather.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.