Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 17000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1600 pp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Coral (80 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Ratak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ratak was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. 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 snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears bulky white painted plate armor. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Coral (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.