Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cloud will drive conversation. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Merchant, Cloud learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears just a white suit. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is black and curly. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Takra lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has slicked back white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a large grey jacket. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Miles hails from a village terrorized by goblins. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Assassin again; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Jebeddo 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 formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears dull white sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Mûglûk would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Military, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.