Description: He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Erky is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Erky and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sard (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available she will default to her glaive. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Rose was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Seamstress. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her purple hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Osah is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of a Carter, who enjoyed hunting, Osah was taken on many hunting expeditions. Osah liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has worked as a Cook like her mother before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp).