Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: Born to a Barrister, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. 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 golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Whurdred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Margery hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has moderate length white hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears skinny pants and wears a grey and pastel robe with the hood down. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Barrister business.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vanchu studied abroad. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red fur is knotted and matted. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson pastel hat.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sun lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (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 (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.