Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are brown and beady.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. After a long history of fighting, Vondal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Ur-Edin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'4", this woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Nella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Doctor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. She tend to wears goggles to shield her 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. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a grey scarf. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the north. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His hair is auburn and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Odo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).