Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'7" and wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gaaki was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His brown fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Masseuse. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 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). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He wears a tan vest and prefers pastel and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Jade (100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp).