Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jet (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). White opal (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). White opal (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Tanner, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Tanner, but he got bored and became a Banker. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again; and he is content

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is short and silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Arnold was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Map Maker. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lia grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and expand her business

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Cory took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a white tunic with pastel highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is cut short. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Nora lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.