Description: A 5'7" western man, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is thinning but still full. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Scribe, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2900 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Coral (100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amber (100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and her gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her first spouse was a Sailor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 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: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hunter does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Hunter was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 18000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and white pants. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. 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 tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by sweets. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (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 (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.