Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Oblar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 Fisher. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 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 (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 57. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Addict, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length cinnamon fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 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: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Barber mother left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.