Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears bulky red painted plate armor. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nelkin will drive conversation. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Nelkin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Fortune-teller they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Seamstress, and she later adopted a second daughter.

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

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with blue slacks. His red fur is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady yellow eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Jeweler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Emerald (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Coral (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Lance's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her lavender fur is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Religious, Family, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 pp. Jade (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a violet costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Laucian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Server 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, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp. Emerald (900 gp). Jade (120 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). White opal (900 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.