Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with violet slacks. He is physically well-built. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

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

Possessions: 800 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his spear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She has no hair. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her white crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Saphara was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Saphara's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's in love; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is an amazing painter.

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. Through the years after Mella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (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.