Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is cut short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear green tank tops with black pants. He has dyed his greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Shamash hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Shamash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Seamstress profession.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 13000 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She tends to her Layabout job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 17000 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). White opal (600 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). White opal (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length copper crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Ildrex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor 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 wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He plays an instrument quite well.

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, Everard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ethereal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).