Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Coral (90 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has violet eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to be a farmer again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jet (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She sports silver long hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'3" and wears a grey shirt with thin red vertical stripes and brown pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

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. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 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 (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no hair. He has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).