Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Mindartis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mindartis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Mindartis 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She carries a battered dagger and tarnished bastard sword as well. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Sage business.

History: She was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears her purple hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. A true patriot, Astaro would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Astaro liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she has a crush on the local bather

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Eberk was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her small red hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a pastel shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local priest

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Amber (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.