Description: A 6'8" northern man, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His red crest is thinning but still full. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kaladan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he very much looks the part of a Beggar. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Beggar like his father before him.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is greedy

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 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 (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Theirastra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a large violet jacket. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, Eva and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.