Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a grey shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is black and curly. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears long strands of amber and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Darrak hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jet (60 gp). Rose (80 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 wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this western woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on her left side. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the west to a Map Maker, Purah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).