Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has no crest. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy silver hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She has wavy blonde hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in the south. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Traulam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sellsword, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her black hair up. She has white eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise amber.

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. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Halander was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Halander's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fancy black dress. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Puyet's homeland. Puyet decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Puyet fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Stylist. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Coral (160 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).