Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown fur is greasy and uncared for. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, marred by sweets. He has moderate length golden hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She became a Assassin soon after.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'10" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Audhild lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Alston was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).