Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His white eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Herbalist. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is physically well-built. Her red crest is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. 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: Gifted from a young age, Susannah studied abroad. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.