Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bricklayer and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Hugh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are black.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and carries bows. His red crest is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the east. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. Pink diamond (5000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Coral (110 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jet (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Raymond was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Tomi lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Painter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 pp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 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.