Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his red fur up. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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 greedy; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: Akra was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, white cloak. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown diamond (5000 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. Her white hair is cut short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Gardener, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Sard (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.