Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Vlorn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jet (70 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shadow will drive conversation. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Shadow has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's in love; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses like a well dressed Mason does. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Vapula learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. She became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Marigold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Servant mother left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Hupe learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is still thick. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Miles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Miles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.