Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Beloril lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White opal (400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Coral (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. Her fur is short and brown. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Fragrant was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gifted student she started as a Soapmaker, but she got bored and became a Beggar. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has slicked back silver hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Matilda does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 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 (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 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 (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a white collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Tiaathque was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She tends to her Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His hair is short and red. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length copper crest. She has red eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Gilkass hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.