Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (90 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Amber (90 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Coral (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a brown collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has moderate length auburn hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, In love, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. She has a very tight haircut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sariel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has moderate length chestnut hair. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's in love

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ivellios grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. Amber (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Butcher like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.