Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is typically in his Mercenary uniform. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to be a butcher again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Coral (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and doesn't want to be a butcher and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is purple and curly. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Sammal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has wavy red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 22. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Glim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is white and very short. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Elama never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jet (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1400 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White opal (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.