Description: He is lean but muscular and wears baggy red pantaloons and a grey scarf. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. Eleanor is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His blue crest, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Salasar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cook who has hired him part-time. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her red robe and has her scimitar always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Robbie was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Robbie's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Jade (130 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Spice Merchant like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.