Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Nim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Nim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Tanner, but she got bored and became a Barkeep. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

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

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is still thick. She has blue eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Gynk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Gynk learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Painter and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'2". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Burto abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Baker father left him crippled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jet (160 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rose (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.