Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 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 (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'1". He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker red hat.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He struck the Miller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt, and carries kukris. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Oriax's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Sekhmet is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Akmen will drive conversation. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Akmen is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Akmen was born the youngest of three triplets. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Akmen was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Assassin for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.