Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Jade (70 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). White pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Jet (120 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Drogo is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'3" eastern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a great chef.

History: Neega was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Dilettante for hire.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Rock crystal (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jade (110 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Coral (110 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has black hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Prosperine lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fletcher. Bertram enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp).