Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Zephan was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jade (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jet (150 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears an entirely green suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her blue hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Mastema was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Mercenary, but she got bored and became a Cook. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: PTSD, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple yellow robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He has no hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He comes from a rich western family. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is silver and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Immeral hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. 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: Immeral lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.