Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1800 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'8". She likes to wear grey tank tops with yellow skirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. She has wavy blonde hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 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.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trym studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top violet hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Through the years after Marbas was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Marbas's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp).