Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His hair is short and golden. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rurik grew up listening to his father's many stories. Rurik was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Eran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Eran was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Eran's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mayor. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (120 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His cinnamon fur is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Architect business.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Architect. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her golden hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and balancing her hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 pp. White opal (900 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.