Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear green tank tops with blue skirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. A true patriot, Synthrin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 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: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his red hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Jarsali hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears skinny pants and wears a black and yellow robe with the hood down. Her silver crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Gilkass enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.