Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop fur cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Art was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Architect, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jade (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She got into the Bowyer business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Jade (150 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear tan tank tops with brown skirt. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, green shirt, and black tie. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished dagger as well. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cumpen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy black hair. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Fenriz lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: He's in love; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His gray fur is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 18000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.