Description: He wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Cressel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Bellfounder soon after.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern woman wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has moderate length brown hair. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nija grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He got into the Marshal business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amber (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her scarlet crest is knotted and matted. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Barber like her father before her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 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 (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valida grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a large black jacket. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Akta does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. 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: She feels threatened by others; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 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.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white small hat and white clothes. His black hair is singed and shortened. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.