Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Riardon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown diamond (6000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Sorath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 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). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Ridaro is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ridaro does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her 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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Unemployed arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Unemployed and was forced into it by her family; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has done her best to style her orange fur to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Healer born in the past three hundred years. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She got into the Healer business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Healer.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).