Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His fur is brown and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Smoking hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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 he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stylist who has hired him part-time. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has dyed his greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. 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 is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Rolf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ortegar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Smoking was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.