Description: He is a husky man, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. After coming to the age of reason, Zook took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She saw the violence of war and the aftermath so she converted to religion and dedicated herself to non-violence.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a slave trader again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 pp. White pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Amber (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 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.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is red and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Loopmottin was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Barber. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in an above average manner. She keeps her long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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 got into the Miner business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Guard again.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She struck the Barkeep job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and red tie. He has brass crest. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Mugrunden was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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.