Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a violet collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fortune-teller they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Glassblower, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Emmeline lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with his Banker father left him crippled. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Oren never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pikar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 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). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She has white hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Painter. Recently the stress of being a Painter has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).