Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 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 (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern man very much looks the part of a Merchant. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mormog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Ownka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Navigator they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Beggar, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Eye agate (13 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: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His head has been shaved. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eran embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eran studied abroad. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length scarlet crest. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Tatyan was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears just a tan suit. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

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. When Meena reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp).