Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He has a very tight haircut. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 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 (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'9" and wears bulky violet painted plate armor. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She has green eyes and a violet hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Tiaathque was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Balifra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has moderate length white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Igden was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (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 (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She takes great joy in being the best Slave Trader in town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Slave Trader like her father before her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His fur is short and red. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Gale was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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 (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears just a yellow suit, and carries monstrous two handed axes. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Gilbert would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tailor for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Slave, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (60 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jet (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).