Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Roofer. His white hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Zephan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Roofer and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 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: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Nicholas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jade (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She tends to wear a large green jacket. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has no fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. Her black crest is long and unkept. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Now she works as a writing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a pastel costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.