Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 17000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Doctor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Amber (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barrister. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 13000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'0" when asserting herself. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is a Server first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Coral (40 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Zagga was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rose (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has moderate length black hair. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has worked as a Painter like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Gerald wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.