Description: He wears dull red sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Amber (100 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This woman wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a white scarf. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has styled her lavender fur well, parting it to the left. She has a dull look in her yellow eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Jade (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Gardain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his youth he was a Body Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amber (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is an amazing painter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His blonde hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 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 man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. He has purple hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.