Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blue crest is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ghesh 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has red eyes.

Personality: Akra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She has wavy auburn hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amber (80 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears white trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sarai studied abroad. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). 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 silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is typically in his Guard uniform. His hair is short and white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses like a well dressed Butcher does. His red fur is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Cairn was born with his mother's beautiful face. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).