Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His red hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her brown fur up. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". He likes to wear red tank tops with green pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the south to a Barkeep, Burto learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Koeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Mayor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Zircon (50 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.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Qualen was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are gray.

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. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Oren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by teas. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).