Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. 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: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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, Arannis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jade (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Fistula was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Fistula and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Amber (50 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His fur is black and curly. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Barber business.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He got into the Fletcher business at a young age. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.