Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop crest cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Shamash has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Coral (110 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Server but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Arha was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the west to a Actor, Rurik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing his hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star ruby (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears an entirely grey suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is white and curly. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Amber (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her brown hair up. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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 wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Jade (90 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jasper (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Anthony is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).