Description: An older man who wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case, he is not a threatening figure. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is silver and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Ar-Baruk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Cynical, Insane, Hedonist, Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

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. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sard (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, 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 has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Cumpen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a blue collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Senteq enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mayor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 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 (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.