Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Raer studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Marshal and was forced into it by his family; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Doctor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Loopmottin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Loopmottin never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. The war was a terrible time for her, and Birel does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Birel was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Birel's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Coral (110 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Coral (110 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Gerald is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries a battered spear and tarnished dagger as well. She wears her red hair down. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Quillathe was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with her old friends

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).