Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears an entirely white suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. She is baby faced.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. White opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a green collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Mastema was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sard (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Merchant uniform. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Balimaar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Fearful, Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are copper and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Windy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 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's in love; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length purple hair. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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-brother.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Kilia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Retire the richest woman in the west; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (130 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).