Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red crest is heavily combed to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the west to a Architect, Shamash learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jet (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a black collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Through the years after Zedaar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Zedaar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1700 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ernest embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a lance on her belt. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 30. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: Ellyjoybell was born the youngest of three triplets. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ellyjoybell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Naeris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anbera studied abroad. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (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.