Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and brown tie. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of southern 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 14000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Layabout first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Layabout in town.

History: Karg was born with his mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jet (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 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.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her yellow fur down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Priest profession.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Servant.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: This man wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on his belt. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Gimurt was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (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 (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an entirely blue suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 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.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

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. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

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. Arara enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.