Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Borun hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Borun never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Religious, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Amber (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jade (120 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A freak accident while working with his Spy father left him crippled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. Her golden hair is cut short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born to a Tanner, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. A gifted student she started as a Scribe, but she got bored and became a Farmer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Farmer for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 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.