Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His white crest is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A freak accident while working with her Baker mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 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 (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1800 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her brown hair is still thick. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Ermina is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ermina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amber (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and grey robe with the hood down. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Stannor will drive conversation. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She is content; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is typically in her Bellfounder uniform. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Brewer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amber (140 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).