Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He 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. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Valida was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Coral (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 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.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alain studied abroad. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Alain was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vicky studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is singed and shortened. 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 runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Interpreter soon after.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.