Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Bruz has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (120 gp). Malachite (4 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a great chef.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear white tank tops with black skirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears blue trousers with violet and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mortician but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Human compassion; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Coral (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her black fur has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bounty Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bounty Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amber (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Coral (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).