Description: 5'9" and muscular, this southern man wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His white hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A 3'2" southern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. The war was a terrible time for her, and Zanna does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zanna studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Zanna took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Zanna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears long strands of amethyst and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Armorer mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: She wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Meriele is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Meriele abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Coral (120 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gorfel lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His lavender fur is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 13000 gp. Canary diamond (6000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp).