Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His crest is black and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: He comes from a rich northern family. He 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. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. She wears her cinnamon fur down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Serpent grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Coral (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: A 4'3" southern man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with his Roofer mother left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Fallond and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a yellow collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Baker. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Baker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.